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NWY 427V

1979 Mercedes Slc

Silver Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,220 mi
Last recorded92,220 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 1979 Mercedes Slc94,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWY 427V
MakeMercedes
ModelSlc
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 92,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

complete underbody undersealed

Pass 28 Mar 2019 91,764 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 91,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wipers smearing

Pass 18 Jun 2015 90,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust hanger perishing

offside indicator tell tale dull

Fail 18 Jun 2015 90,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust hanger perishing

offside indicator tell tale dull

Pass 12 May 2014 90,623 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise both offside tyres perished

advise exhaust mounts perished

advise offside front inner chassis

Fail 10 May 2014 90,623 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise both offside tyres perished

advise exhaust mounts perished

advise offside front inner chassis

Pass 19 May 2011 90,064 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine miss fireing

offside front tyre perished

offside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear inner sill slightly corroded

rear fog tell tail inop

Fail 13 May 2011 90,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine miss fireing

offside front tyre perished

offside rear inner sill slightly corroded

rear fog tell tail inop

Pass 13 May 2010 89,186 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 May 2009 88,907 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 88,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2008 88,276 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 87,658 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 87,079 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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NWY 427V is a 1979 Mercedes Slc in Silver with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NWY 427V, 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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NWY 427V is a 1979 Mercedes Slc, first registered on 1 October 1979.

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