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THW 973S

1978 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,540 mi
Last recorded105,540 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl94,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHW 973S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2018 105,540 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 104,913 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 103,642 miles

offside and nearside rear suspension areas have slight corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2015 102,530 miles

offside and nearside rear suspension mount prescribed areas have slight corrosion

slight play to offside tie rod/ rack

Pass 16 May 2014 101,324 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 100,713 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 99,668 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front wheel slightly binding

Offside front wheel slightly binding

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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THW 973S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 THW 973S, 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

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What year was THW 973S registered?

THW 973S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is THW 973S safe to buy?

The MOT history for THW 973S shows 7 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 THW 973S have outstanding finance?

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