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SWH 381T

1978 Mercedes-benz Sl

Yellow Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,077 mi
Last recorded79,077 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl94,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWH 381T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 79,077 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 79,069 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 78,422 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Up to 29% imbalance measured at rear brakes (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion to osf inner sill, outside prescribed area

Handbrake needs very firm pull to achieve minimum 16% effort and may need adjustment or repair

Lower than expected effort on os handbrake

Pass 20 Nov 2007 78,325 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 78,308 miles

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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SWH 381T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl in Yellow with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 94,523 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 SWH 381T, 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 48 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SWH 381T?

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What year was SWH 381T registered?

SWH 381T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 September 1978.

Is SWH 381T safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWH 381T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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