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123 BAE

1976 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,641 mi
Last recorded111,641 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2007
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz Sl87,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration123 BAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2007 111,641 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 111,632 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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123 BAE is a 1976 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1976 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 87,028 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-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 123 BAE, 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 50 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 123 BAE registered?

123 BAE is a 1976 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 March 1976.

Is 123 BAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 123 BAE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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