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300 CDL

1979 Mercedes Slc

Blue Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,683 mi
Last recorded121,683 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 1979 Mercedes Slc94,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration300 CDL
MakeMercedes
ModelSlc
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 121,683 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2016 121,683 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door shut (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 121,600 miles

Rear Tyres beginingto perish condition needs monitoring

Fail 24 Apr 2015 121,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyres beginingto perish condition needs monitoring

Pass 20 Jun 2014 121,324 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 120,928 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 120,693 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 119,690 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 119,687 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 119,456 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 119,456 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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300 CDL is a 1979 Mercedes Slc in Blue with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 300 CDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 300 CDL registered?

300 CDL is a 1979 Mercedes Slc, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is 300 CDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 300 CDL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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