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WHY 63

1979 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,412 mi
Last recorded39,412 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl94,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHY 63
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 39,412 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 35,481 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 31,260 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 27,764 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 24,770 miles

corrosion to offside sill and door shut areas

front number plate plynth loose

front tyres have perished side walls

headlamp aims on lower limit

hood damaged

light fluffing to offside and nearside seatbelts

Pass 3 Feb 2010 22,593 miles

front tyres perished

headlamp aims on limit

wipers poor

wipers split

Fail 17 Feb 2009 22,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyre walls starting to perish

seat belt webbings starting to fray

wiper blades splitting

Pass 17 Feb 2009 22,479 miles

front tyre walls starting to perish

seat belt webbings starting to fray

wiper blades splitting

Pass 18 Apr 2008 22,383 miles

C.O content high at idle.

nearside headlight aim low.

nearside seat belt frayed.

wipers deteriorated.

Fail 19 Jun 2007 22,354 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre on 2mm

Pass 19 Apr 2006 22,342 miles

as per advise sheet issued on 6/4/06

Fail 6 Apr 2006 22,322 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all tyres cracked and perished on side walls

fluffing to both seatbelts

front number plate damaged

nearside headlamp aim slightly low

various slight oil leaks

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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WHY 63 is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WHY 63, 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

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What year was WHY 63 registered?

WHY 63 is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is WHY 63 safe to buy?

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