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278 FLU

1958 Mercedes-benz Sl

Cream Petrol 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

22,182 mi
Last recorded22,182 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1958 Mercedes-benz Sl46,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration278 FLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1958
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,897cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 22,182 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 21,367 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 18,787 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 15,224 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 15,109 miles

Headlamp dip switch does not hold main beam on

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight side to side play at steering wheel

Pass 29 Jul 2011 13,329 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 12,565 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 10,320 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 9,062 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 7,679 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 5,548 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 5,539 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.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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278 FLU is a 1958 Mercedes-benz Sl in Cream with a 1,897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1958 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 46,082 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 278 FLU, 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 68 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 278 FLU registered?

278 FLU is a 1958 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 March 1958.

Is 278 FLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 278 FLU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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