MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,182 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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.
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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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