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TLJ 315S

1977 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,971 mi
Last recorded112,971 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1977 Mercedes-benz Sl92,981 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLJ 315S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 112,971 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 112,511 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 112,043 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 111,756 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 110,828 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 110,800 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 109,944 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 109,944 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 109,941 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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TLJ 315S is a 1977 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 TLJ 315S, 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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How do I check the history of TLJ 315S?

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What year was TLJ 315S registered?

TLJ 315S is a 1977 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is TLJ 315S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLJ 315S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TLJ 315S have outstanding finance?

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