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XHN 636S

1978 Mercedes Slc

Blue Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,516 mi
Last recorded94,516 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2007
Typical for 1978 Mercedes Slc98,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHN 636S
MakeMercedes
ModelSlc
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2007 94,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

metal brake pipes getting corroded

underbody getting very rusty and weak

Pass 3 Mar 2006 91,296 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Slc?

Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
440
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 104
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 58
brake binding 58
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 53
Headlamp aim too low 41
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XHN 636S is a 1978 Mercedes Slc in Blue with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Mercedes Slc models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 98,067 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 Slc fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XHN 636S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Slc typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 48 years old, this Mercedes Slc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XHN 636S?

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What year was XHN 636S registered?

XHN 636S is a 1978 Mercedes Slc, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is XHN 636S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XHN 636S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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