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LEZ 4512

1978 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,485 mi
Last recorded60,485 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl94,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEZ 4512
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 60,485 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

signs of body filler on the underbody

underbody/suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2012 60,299 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 60,289 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 59,972 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2007 59,596 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 59,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

corrosion holes in two areas of offside front inner wheel arch

Pass 6 Feb 2006 58,913 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 58,913 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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LEZ 4512 is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 94,523 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LEZ 4512, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 48 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LEZ 4512 registered?

LEZ 4512 is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is LEZ 4512 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LEZ 4512 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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