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WVY 466V

1979 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,861 mi
Last recorded81,861 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl94,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVY 466V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 81,861 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 81,842 miles

Cracking to both front tyres

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 81,834 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Cracking to both front tyres

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 81,604 miles

both front tyres cracking on side walls

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner wall

wipers split

Fail 12 Nov 2012 81,597 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres cracking on side walls

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner wall

wipers split

Pass 14 Nov 2011 81,296 miles

n\s\r tyre heavily deterioated

Fail 9 Nov 2011 81,295 miles

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

n\s\r tyre heavily deterioated

Pass 29 Oct 2010 80,916 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 80,459 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 80,103 miles

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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WVY 466V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 WVY 466V, 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 WVY 466V registered?

WVY 466V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 June 1979.

Is WVY 466V safe to buy?

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