MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,972 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe rear offside bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Fuel pump casing
Slight brake bind front & rear
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front tyres badly perished and cracked (recomend replacement).
offside front tyre worn on inner edge.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front tyrea heavily perished and cracked.
offside front tyre worn on edge.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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LGC 368T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 94,606 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 LGC 368T, 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 47 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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LGC 368T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1979.
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