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OGO 220V

1979 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,591 mi
Last recorded60,591 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl94,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGO 220V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 60,591 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 60,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 60,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 59,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 59,438 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 59,080 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 58,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 58,271 miles

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

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

rear fuel lines poor condition

Fail 6 Mar 2012 58,269 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear fuel lines poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2011 57,983 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 57,983 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 57,638 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust silencer mounting broken

Pass 23 Apr 2009 57,416 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 57,269 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 56,760 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 56,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 56,455 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 56,455 miles

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

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

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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OGO 220V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OGO 220V, 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 OGO 220V registered?

OGO 220V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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