MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,540 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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)
offside and nearside rear suspension areas have slight corrosion
offside and nearside rear suspension mount prescribed areas have slight corrosion
slight play to offside tie rod/ rack
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
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?
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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.
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How do I check the history of THW 973S?
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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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