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LIJ 39

1977 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,405 mi
Last recorded86,405 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 1977 Mercedes-benz Sl92,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIJ 39
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 86,405 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 85,845 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 85,479 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 85,060 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 85,060 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2014 84,941 miles

headlamp switch operation very stiff

Pass 2 Aug 2012 84,647 miles

Nearside front and offside front wheel bearings are slightly worn and noisy

Offside front fog lamp is inoperative

Fail 2 Aug 2012 84,647 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Battery is loose but not considered insecure

Nearside front and offside front wheel bearings are slightly worn and noisy

Offside front fog lamp is inoperative

Pass 30 Apr 2010 84,286 miles

both front subframe rear mounting bushes worn

corrosion around o/s/r rear subframe front mounting

Pass 29 Sep 2008 83,881 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 83,570 miles

oil leaks †underside rusty †exhaust rusty †both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 17 Aug 2005 82,644 miles

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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LIJ 39 is a 1977 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1977 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 92,981 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 LIJ 39, 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 49 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LIJ 39 registered?

LIJ 39 is a 1977 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 November 1977.

Is LIJ 39 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIJ 39 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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