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YJY 8

1978 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

21,442 mi
Last recorded21,442 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl94,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJY 8
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 21,442 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 21,336 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 21,222 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 21,095 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 20,963 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 20,849 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 20,713 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 20,507 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 20,407 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 20,278 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 20,263 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 20,152 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 20,112 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 19,966 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 19,844 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 19,725 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 19,550 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 19,444 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 19,444 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2005 19,358 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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