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TIB 6816

1979 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,916 mi
Last recorded107,916 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl94,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIB 6816
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 107,916 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 107,660 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 107,422 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 107,310 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 107,121 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front subframe bushes deteriorating

nearside mirror missing

nearside washer poor condition

rear diff leaking

wipers smearing

Pass 29 May 2012 106,703 miles

f subframe bushes

wipers

Pass 12 May 2011 106,516 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 105,739 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 105,739 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 105,592 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 105,592 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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TIB 6816 is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 94,606 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 TIB 6816, 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 47 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 TIB 6816?

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What year was TIB 6816 registered?

TIB 6816 is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 May 1979.

Is TIB 6816 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TIB 6816 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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