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WWN 6T

1979 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,351 mi
Last recorded196,351 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl94,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWN 6T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 196,351 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 195,996 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 194,316 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 194,316 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 193,731 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 193,135 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

has slight rust along hole of chassis and body under vehicle but not excessive

Pass 20 Sep 2006 191,913 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 191,913 miles

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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)

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

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

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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WWN 6T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 WWN 6T, 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

How do I check the history of WWN 6T?

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What year was WWN 6T registered?

WWN 6T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is WWN 6T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWN 6T shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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