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VOB 88S

1978 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

110,152 mi
Last recorded110,152 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl94,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOB 88S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 110,152 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2017 110,082 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nsf bulkhead starting to rust and rust on edges of floors and boot floor

osf inner wing chassis rail in engine bay and bulkhead rusting

Fail 9 Nov 2017 110,081 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill rusted and holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nsf bulkhead starting to rust and rust on edges of floors and boot floor

osf inner wing chassis rail in engine bay and bulkhead rusting

Pass 24 Nov 2016 109,877 miles

Brake servo corroded

Excessive corrosion (holed) to rear bumper advise attention

Front Ball joint has slight play both inner (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel cap seal perishing/cracking

Fuel pipes perishing/cracking

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in both front seats

Vehicle generally corroded

View of brake pads obscured

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 109,868 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear both (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake servo corroded

Excessive corrosion (holed) to rear bumper advise attention

Front Ball joint has slight play both inner (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel cap seal perishing/cracking

Fuel pipes perishing/cracking

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in both front seats

Vehicle generally corroded

View of brake pads obscured

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 109,658 miles

All coil springs and brake servo are heavily corroded

Corrosion in boot area

Corrosion to body of vehicle

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Fuel filler cap seal cracking

Underside of vehicle generally corroded

View of brake pads obscured

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper blades worn

Fail 25 Nov 2015 109,650 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fuel filler cap seal cracking

All coil springs and brake servo are heavily corroded

Corrosion in boot area

Corrosion to body of vehicle

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Underside of vehicle generally corroded

View of brake pads obscured

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper blades worn

Pass 2 Dec 2014 109,143 miles

Excessive corrosion to O/S/R of vehicle but not within prescribed area advise attention soon

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel filler cap seal is perishing/cracking

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear fog light not working

Some corrosion to vehicle

Unable to view thickness of all brake pads

Fail 24 Nov 2014 109,118 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Excessive corrosion to O/S/R of vehicle but not within prescribed area advise attention soon

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel filler cap seal is perishing/cracking

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear fog light not working

Some corrosion to vehicle

Unable to view thickness of all brake pads

Pass 20 Nov 2013 108,717 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Coolant leak

all coil springs corroded

front number plate damaged

rear fog lamp switch faulty

underside of vehicle has been fully undersealed

Pass 23 Nov 2012 108,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

age cracking on propshaft rear rubber coupling

battery insecure

corrosion on floor/chassis

general corrosion on exhaust

light switch loose

some corrosion on boot floor

some corrosion on suspension components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 107,993 miles

Floor pan inside vehicle is corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside sunvisor insecure

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear boot floor is holed

Underside of vehicle is heavily undersealed so unable to inspect body/suspension/brakes etc for corrosion

fuel filler cap seal perishing

Fail 16 Mar 2012 107,991 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Floor pan inside vehicle is heavily corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel filler cap seal perishing

N/S sunvisor insecure

O/S/R boot floor is holed

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Underside of vehicle is heavily undersealed so unable to inspect body/suspension /brakes ect for corrosion and general condition

Pass 18 Mar 2011 107,638 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 107,637 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 107,616 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

underside of vehicle in poor rusty conditon

Pass 29 Oct 2007 107,146 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 106,415 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 106,415 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Fail 21 Nov 2005 106,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s front inner wheel arch/floor area severe corrosion but not yet within a prescribed area.

underneath of vehicle is thickley covered in underseal which may be hiding more corrosion,this should be checked into further

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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VOB 88S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VOB 88S, 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 VOB 88S registered?

VOB 88S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 June 1978.

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