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SKO 972W

1981 Mercedes Slc

Brown Petrol 4939cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,815 mi
Last recorded77,815 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1981 Mercedes Slc95,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKO 972W
MakeMercedes
ModelSlc
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,939cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2017 77,815 miles

Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Front brake slight bind and fluctuation

Nearside Rear boot floor holed and corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2016 76,668 miles

Front nearside and offside brake bind

Nearside Front Inner wing holed and corroded

Nearside Rear Lower body quarter holed and corroded

Nearside Rear floor quarter panel holed and corroded

Rear cross-beam corroded

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

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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SKO 972W is a 1981 Mercedes Slc in Brown with a 4,939cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes Slc models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 95,684 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 SKO 972W, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes Slc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SKO 972W registered?

SKO 972W is a 1981 Mercedes Slc, first registered on 30 July 1981.

Is SKO 972W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKO 972W shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SKO 972W have outstanding finance?

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