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WYN 563S

1978 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,851 mi
Last recorded82,851 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl94,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYN 563S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 82,851 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 82,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 82,377 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 81,826 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 81,257 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 80,945 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 80,934 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 79,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 79,628 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 79,471 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 79,471 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 79,269 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 79,268 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 May 2008 78,437 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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WYN 563S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 563S, 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

How do I check the history of WYN 563S?

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What year was WYN 563S registered?

WYN 563S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 January 1978.

Is WYN 563S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYN 563S shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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