MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,442 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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YJY 8 is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 YJY 8, 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.
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How do I check the history of YJY 8?
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What year was YJY 8 registered?
YJY 8 is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 April 1978.
Is YJY 8 safe to buy?
The MOT history for YJY 8 shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YJY 8 have outstanding finance?
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