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NPN 375

1978 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,175 mi
Last recorded109,175 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl94,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPN 375
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2010 109,175 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 106,378 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

steering box has minor leak

vehicle presenter be aware boot area has excessive water ingress

vehicle presenter be aware general under/body and suspension parts are corroding

vehicle presenter be aware whilst welding work carried out on vehicle appears to be okay due to excess amount of underseal makes it harder to access affected areas also note general under/body of vehicle is covered in surface corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2009 106,377 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

steering box has minor leak

vehicle presenter be aware boot area has excessive water ingress

vehicle presenter be aware general under/body and suspension parts are corroding

Pass 19 Feb 2008 103,595 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 103,595 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 99,638 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 99,638 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2006 99,301 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 96,657 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 96,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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NPN 375 is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 NPN 375, 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

How do I check the history of NPN 375?

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What year was NPN 375 registered?

NPN 375 is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 October 1978.

Is NPN 375 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPN 375 shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NPN 375 have outstanding finance?

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