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YDO 879L

1972 Mercedes Slc

Silver Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

93,272 mi
Last recorded93,272 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDO 879L
MakeMercedes
ModelSlc
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 93,272 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 93,210 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 93,102 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement subframe bushes weak (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower arm inner bushes cracking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 93,850 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 93,001 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 92,961 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 92,909 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 92,787 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 92,730 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 92,730 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2009 92,675 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 92,637 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 92,586 miles

N/S OUTTER SILL INSECURE TO FLOOR PAN.

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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YDO 879L is a 1972 Mercedes Slc in Silver with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YDO 879L, 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 54 years old, this Mercedes Slc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YDO 879L registered?

YDO 879L is a 1972 Mercedes Slc, first registered on 22 September 1972.

Is YDO 879L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDO 879L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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