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TNY 578

1978 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,294 mi
Last recorded127,294 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl94,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNY 578
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 127,294 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 127,049 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 127,049 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 126,301 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2016 126,234 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 121,145 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge,

Fail 24 Apr 2015 120,926 miles

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,

Pass 25 Apr 2014 116,913 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 112,473 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 110,138 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 110,138 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 99,786 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 89,539 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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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?

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