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WTW 531S

1978 Mercedes Slc

Green Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,137 mi
Last recorded98,137 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 1978 Mercedes Slc98,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTW 531S
MakeMercedes
ModelSlc
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 98,137 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 98,077 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 98,057 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 96,279 miles

Offside inner lowerwheel arch corroded through. Not in pescribed area.

Fail 26 Nov 2015 96,277 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside inner lowerwheel arch corroded through . Not in pescribed area.

Pass 18 Dec 2014 94,360 miles

Brake pipes covered in underseal

Front subframe covered in waxoyl

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

Underbody covered in underseal

Various suspension components covered in waxoyl

Fail 11 Dec 2014 94,359 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipes covered in underseal

Front subframe has surface corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Underbody covered in underseal

Fail 1 Sep 2014 94,211 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 93,778 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 91,781 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 91,774 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 90,331 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 89,425 miles

Chassis and underbody components covered in underseal at time of test

Pass 29 Jan 2010 86,056 miles

Dash binnacle loose

Front to back brake pipe covered in underseal at time of test

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 86,056 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Both front floor to inner arches holed not within prescribed area

Both outer sills corroded along length

Dash binnacle loose

Front to back brake pipe covered in underseal at time of test

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2008 80,676 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2007 78,878 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 76,405 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both arches poor condition

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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WTW 531S is a 1978 Mercedes Slc in Green with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1978 Mercedes Slc models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 98,067 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 WTW 531S, 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 48 years old, this Mercedes Slc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WTW 531S registered?

WTW 531S is a 1978 Mercedes Slc, first registered on 1 January 1978.

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