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YNN 359S

1978 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,461 mi
Last recorded116,461 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl94,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNN 359S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 116,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front cross pipe (7.1.2)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 116,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 115,143 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 113,448 miles

battery insecure

Fail 12 May 2012 113,448 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

battery insecure

Pass 18 May 2011 112,934 miles

All weld repairs under-sealed

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 111,362 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 15 May 2009 110,543 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 109,378 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 109,378 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 109,007 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 108,026 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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YNN 359S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YNN 359S, 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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What year was YNN 359S registered?

YNN 359S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 June 1978.

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