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XYX 305T

1978 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,614 mi
Last recorded82,614 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl94,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYX 305T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 82,614 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 82,614 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 82,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 1nner (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

vehicle corroding front and rear

Pass 10 Sep 2013 82,614 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 82,614 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 82,614 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 82,614 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 82,614 miles

advise slight play bottom end of steering colome

Fail 9 May 2006 82,614 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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XYX 305T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XYX 305T, 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 XYX 305T registered?

XYX 305T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 October 1978.

Is XYX 305T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XYX 305T shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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