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NGK 441V

1979 Mercedes Slc

Brown Petrol 4cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

95,030 mi
Last recorded95,030 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 1979 Mercedes Slc94,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGK 441V
MakeMercedes
ModelSlc
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 95,030 miles

Front subframe bushes deteriorated

Offside Front severe corrosion to floor and outer body sill

fuel hose to pump deteriorated

handbrake imbalanced

Fail 18 Feb 2019 95,030 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front subframe bushes deteriorated

Offside Front severe corrosion to floor and outer body sill

fuel hose to pump deteriorated

handbrake imbalanced

Fail 28 Mar 2018 95,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced wet inside. (1.7.5a)

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

brake servo weeping fluid.

fuel rubber hose to the rear deteriorated.

heavy corrosion to off side front door sill and floor pan. not yet within prescribed area.

Pass 30 Mar 2017 94,418 miles

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

corrosion around both front anti roll bar mountings

corrosion to off side front floor pan.

Fail 21 Mar 2017 94,418 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded towards rear of vehicle. (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

corrosion around both front anti roll bar mountings

corrosion to off side front floor pan.

Pass 6 Apr 2016 93,088 miles

heavy corrosion to n/s/f floor and sill.

Fail 6 Apr 2016 93,088 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

heavy corrosion to n/s/f floor and sill.

Fail 11 Mar 2016 93,045 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to o/s/f floor

Pass 19 Mar 2015 92,368 miles

corrosion to o/s/f floor/sill and n/s/r inner sill.

drivers wiper blade split

Fail 16 Feb 2015 92,364 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

corrosion to offside front floor/ sill & nearside rear inner sill areas

Pass 13 Jan 2012 91,913 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 91,913 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 89,339 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 89,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 87,841 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 86,074 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 86,074 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 84,694 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 84,694 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 May 2006 82,785 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 82,785 miles

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

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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NGK 441V is a 1979 Mercedes Slc in Brown with a 4cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NGK 441V, 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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NGK 441V is a 1979 Mercedes Slc, first registered on 6 November 1979.

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