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SYD 4R

1977 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,465 mi
Last recorded81,465 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1977 Mercedes-benz Sl92,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYD 4R
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 81,465 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undercarriage covered in underseal

Pass 2 Mar 2010 79,668 miles

Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

centre exhaust rubbers worn

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside track rod end slight play

Pass 8 Dec 2008 79,534 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 79,525 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 79,340 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 78,864 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 78,861 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SYD 4R is a 1977 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1977 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 92,981 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SYD 4R, 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 49 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 SYD 4R registered?

SYD 4R is a 1977 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 March 1977.

Is SYD 4R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SYD 4R shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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