1978 Mercedes-Benz SL 4.5L Petrol · ADD 595S
1978 Mercedes-Benz SL (4.5L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1978. Recorded mileage 32,498 miles. MOT valid until 12/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1978 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,498 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1978
- Engine
- 4520cc
ADD 595S Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
- 32,498 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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ADD 595S Mileage History
- 14/06/200620,180 mi
- 21/09/200720,445 mi+265 mi
- 22/08/200820,537 mi+92 mi
- 25/08/200920,636 mi+99 mi
- 26/04/201020,677 mi+41 mi
- 27/04/201020,682 mi+5 mi
- 21/04/201123,300 mi+2,618 mi
- 27/02/201224,568 mi+1,268 mi
- 04/04/201327,801 mi+3,233 mi
- 17/03/201430,007 mi+2,206 mi
- 27/04/201530,161 mi+154 mi
- 27/04/201530,161 mi
- 20/04/201630,367 mi+206 mi
- 04/05/201730,530 mi+163 mi
- 26/04/201830,731 mi+201 mi
- 17/04/201930,825 mi+94 mi
- 16/09/202031,132 mi+307 mi
- 04/10/202131,606 mi+474 mi
- 04/10/202131,606 mi
- 07/02/202331,955 mi+349 mi
- 11/01/202432,062 mi+107 mi
- 17/01/202532,135 mi+73 mi
- 23/01/202532,135 mi
- 13/02/202632,498 mi+363 mi
Average of roughly 626 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
ADD 595S MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Mercedes-Benz Sl (ADD 595S) between June 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
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