MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,137 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside inner lowerwheel arch corroded through. Not in pescribed area.
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.
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
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
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)
Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Chassis and underbody components covered in underseal at time of test
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)
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)
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)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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WTW 531S is a 1978 Mercedes Slc, first registered on 1 January 1978.
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