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VJZ 350

1979 Mercedes-benz Sl

Maroon Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,189 mi
Last recorded113,189 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl94,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJZ 350
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1979
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 113,189 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 113,189 miles

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 113,189 miles

Passenger seat missing at time of test

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 113,189 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 113,189 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 113,188 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 113,188 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 113,188 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 113,188 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 113,180 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 113,713 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 112,617 miles

N/S/F INNER WING HAS CORROSION OUT SIDE PRESCRIBED AREA

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 112,617 miles

N/S/F INNER WING HAS CORROSION OUT SIDE PRESCRIBED AREA

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 110,509 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 110,509 miles

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

nsf tyre close to limits

small hole in nsf inner wing (not within 30cm of load bearing point)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 110,109 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 110,054 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 108,485 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 108,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 May 2007 108,461 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 106,687 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 106,687 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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VJZ 350 is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl in Maroon with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 VJZ 350, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VJZ 350?

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What year was VJZ 350 registered?

VJZ 350 is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 February 1979.

Is VJZ 350 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJZ 350 shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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