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VDN 1V

1979 Mercedes Slc

Red Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,303 mi
Last recorded38,303 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 1979 Mercedes Slc94,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDN 1V
MakeMercedes
ModelSlc
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 38,303 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 38,243 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 37,876 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 37,753 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 37,740 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 37,438 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 35,396 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 34,314 miles

Coolant leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 34,313 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Coolant leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 33,286 miles

Coolant leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 May 2010 31,602 miles

Car has left hand drive headlamps fitted and side kick up has been blanked out making beam pattern flat

Possible oil leak from steering box

Fail 27 May 2010 31,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 23,368 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Slc?

Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
440
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 104
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 58
brake binding 58
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 53
Headlamp aim too low 41
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VDN 1V is a 1979 Mercedes Slc in Red with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes Slc models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 94,418 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes Slc fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VDN 1V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Slc typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 47 years old, this Mercedes Slc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VDN 1V?

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What year was VDN 1V registered?

VDN 1V is a 1979 Mercedes Slc, first registered on 15 August 1979.

Is VDN 1V safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDN 1V shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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