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WWL 92T

1978 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

82,911 mi
Last recorded82,911 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl94,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWL 92T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 82,911 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 82,667 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 82,252 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 82,129 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 81,682 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 81,479 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 81,289 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 81,289 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 80,692 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 80,691 miles

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front sun visor insecure

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2017 79,989 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 79,581 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 79,516 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 79,516 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 6 May 2014 79,241 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 78,739 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 78,426 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 77,856 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 77,216 miles

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

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

some areas of corrosion on body nothing structural

Pass 20 Apr 2009 76,870 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 76,395 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 76,089 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 75,970 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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WWL 92T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 94,523 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 WWL 92T, 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 48 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 WWL 92T registered?

WWL 92T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 September 1978.

Is WWL 92T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWL 92T shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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