MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,432 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/f seat belt buckle incomplete
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/f seat belt buckle incomplete
Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
N/s/f brake hose close to wheel rim on full lock.
N/s washer delivery only adequate.
O/s/f seat belt stalk catch cover missing.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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RPM 40 is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.
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 RPM 40, 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 RPM 40 registered?
RPM 40 is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 April 1979.
Is RPM 40 safe to buy?
The MOT history for RPM 40 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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