1979 Mercedes SLC 4.5L Petrol · 7 VS
1979 Mercedes SLC (4.5L, petrol). First registered 24 Oct 1979. Recorded mileage 57,109 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SLC
- Year / Origin
- 1979
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,109 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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7 VS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 57,109 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
7 VS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1979 Mercedes Slc (7 VS) between September 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
7 VS Mileage History
- 10/09/202457,108 mi
- 21/10/202457,108 mi
- 23/10/202457,109 mi+1 mi
- 21/10/202557,108 mi-1 mi
- 22/10/202557,109 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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