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YCU 323T

1979 Mercedes Slc

Blue Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,499 mi
Last recorded100,499 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 1979 Mercedes Slc94,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCU 323T
MakeMercedes
ModelSlc
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 100,499 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

o/s/f wheel arch corroded & holed

Fail 26 Jun 2023 100,496 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery light on

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded and holed

Pass 11 Aug 2020 98,937 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 95,510 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 95,071 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 94,643 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 94,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 94,274 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 94,106 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 93,689 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 93,412 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 93,299 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2010 93,299 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 93,292 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 93,143 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 92,579 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 91,697 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 90,715 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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YCU 323T is a 1979 Mercedes Slc in Blue with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes Slc models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 94,418 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YCU 323T, 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 47 years old, this Mercedes Slc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YCU 323T registered?

YCU 323T is a 1979 Mercedes Slc, first registered on 1 April 1979.

Is YCU 323T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YCU 323T shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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