MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,294 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Nail in
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside front tyre
n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge,
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nail in nearside front tyre
n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge,
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TNY 578 is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 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 TNY 578, 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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What year was TNY 578 registered?
TNY 578 is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 1978.
Is TNY 578 safe to buy?
The MOT history for TNY 578 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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