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WYN 292S

1978 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

143,121 mi
Last recorded143,121 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl94,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYN 292S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 143,121 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 143,114 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 May 2009 140,655 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 140,654 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 139,267 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 139,266 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 137,406 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 136,216 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 136,216 miles

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

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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WYN 292S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 WYN 292S, 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.

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What year was WYN 292S registered?

WYN 292S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 June 1978.

Is WYN 292S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYN 292S shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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