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VCK 185V

1979 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,818 mi
Last recorded42,818 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl94,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCK 185V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2019 42,818 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 42,547 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 41,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre nearside bank (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 41,114 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 39,375 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 37,388 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 37,388 miles

both sill panels corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2010 37,248 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 37,236 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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VCK 185V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VCK 185V, 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.

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What year was VCK 185V registered?

VCK 185V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 August 1979.

Is VCK 185V safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCK 185V shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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