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NWY 345V

1979 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

107,665 mi
Last recorded107,665 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl94,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWY 345V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 107,665 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 107,484 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 107,477 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 9.8% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 106,846 miles

front sub-frame bushes worn/perished

Pass 10 Aug 2022 106,611 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front subframe bushes cracking and perished

Pass 10 Sep 2020 106,333 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 106,134 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 106,043 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

perishing to offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2017 105,930 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear starting to perish

Pass 7 Sep 2016 105,807 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

n/s o/s front bumper mounting area slightly corroded

oil leak

rear fuel system components corroded

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 16 Sep 2015 105,654 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

n/s o/s front bumper mounting area slightly corroded

oil leak

rear fuel system components corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2015 105,646 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear rear brake binding n/s o/s (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

n/s o/s front bumper mounting area slightly corroded

oil leak

rear fuel system components corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2014 105,450 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s o/s front bumper mounting area slightly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 105,289 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 105,149 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2011 105,032 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 104,778 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 104,300 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 103,728 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 103,265 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 102,796 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 102,796 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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NWY 345V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 NWY 345V, 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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What year was NWY 345V registered?

NWY 345V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is NWY 345V safe to buy?

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