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MGH 250V

1979 Mercedes Slc

Blue Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,693 mi
Last recorded83,693 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Mercedes Slc94,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGH 250V
MakeMercedes
ModelSlc
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 83,693 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 83,655 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 83,379 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 83,313 miles

small chips to windscreen

Fail 23 Sep 2015 83,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

small chips to windscreen

Pass 25 Sep 2014 83,287 miles

Offside Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise offside front tyre starting too perish

Pass 26 Sep 2013 83,241 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 83,239 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front floor offside centre inner sill offside outer sill corroding not holed

offside and nearside front inner wings corroded not holed

Pass 25 Feb 2011 83,119 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

nearside seat belt showing signs of fraying

offside centre front exhaust slight leak

offside front tyre outer edge wearing

offside rear tyre cracking

power steering pump area damp

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

smell of fuel from vehicle underbody?

surface corrosion to offside inner sill

Pass 20 Oct 2009 82,798 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 82,798 miles

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

corrosion to n/s front floor

exhaust blow front silencers

Pass 6 Aug 2008 42,499 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 81,980 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 81,751 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Slc?

Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
440
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 104
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 58
brake binding 58
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 53
Headlamp aim too low 41
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MGH 250V is a 1979 Mercedes Slc in Blue with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes Slc models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 94,418 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes Slc fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MGH 250V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Slc typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 47 years old, this Mercedes Slc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MGH 250V is a 1979 Mercedes Slc, first registered on 14 September 1979.

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