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371 UXP

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,276 mi
Last recorded134,276 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration371 UXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 134,276 miles

wiper can be made to stop not in parked position but if used normally does park ok.

Fail 6 Jun 2019 134,262 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

wiper can be made to stop not in parked position but if used normally does park ok.

Pass 9 May 2018 134,013 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 133,969 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 May 2016 133,170 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 May 2015 131,590 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2014 130,415 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2013 129,253 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 May 2013 129,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 May 2012 126,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 125,579 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 125,579 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 124,320 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 122,745 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 120,257 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear tyre on legal limmit and worn on inner edge.reccomend replacement.

Fail 18 Jan 2008 120,257 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear tyre on legal limmit and worn on inner edge.reccomend replacement.

Fail 25 Aug 2006 118,038 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 118,038 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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371 UXP is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 85,052 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 371 UXP, 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 35 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 371 UXP registered?

371 UXP is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1991.

Is 371 UXP safe to buy?

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