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VYD 883R

1977 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,515 mi
Last recorded121,515 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
Typical for 1977 Mercedes-benz Sl92,981 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYD 883R
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2008 121,515 miles

co high close to excess

costomer advised vehicle only driven in day light hours only

ns seat belt stalk sticky

nsf inner wing corroded

nsr inner wheel arch corroded

nsr tyre perishing and worn on edges

os rear light unit damaged

os sill to floor repared and covered in under sill

rear boot and valance corroded

slight play in steering

slight twist in osr flexe pipe

Pass 15 Sep 2006 121,513 miles

Center exhaust rubber cracking

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside rear lamp cracked

Fail 29 Aug 2006 121,513 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Front 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)

Center exhaust rubber cracking

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear lamp cracked

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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VYD 883R is a 1977 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 92,981 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 VYD 883R, 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 49 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VYD 883R registered?

VYD 883R is a 1977 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 July 1977.

Is VYD 883R safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYD 883R shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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