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2 MPU

1979 Mercedes Slc

Blue Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,818 mi
Last recorded75,818 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1979 Mercedes Slc94,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 MPU
MakeMercedes
ModelSlc
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 75,818 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 75,533 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 75,501 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 75,373 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 75,373 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 75,129 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 74,863 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 74,554 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 73,802 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 72,973 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 72,973 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2010 72,546 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 70,567 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 70,567 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 10 Nov 2008 69,648 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust very rusty not blowing at this time

slight play in steering box

Pass 10 Nov 2008 69,648 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

exhaust very rusty not blowing at this time

slight play in steering box

Pass 17 Oct 2007 67,990 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 67,984 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 67,390 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 67,381 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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2 MPU is a 1979 Mercedes Slc in Blue with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 2 MPU, 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.

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What year was 2 MPU registered?

2 MPU is a 1979 Mercedes Slc, first registered on 5 March 1979.

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