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387 XUD

1962 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,496 mi
Last recorded97,496 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 1962 Mercedes-benz Sl53,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration387 XUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1962
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,897cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 97,496 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 97,167 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 96,737 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 96,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 95,968 miles

offsice rear hub slight oil leak

slight play all wheel bearings

Pass 16 Jul 2013 95,428 miles

slight oil leak on offside rear hub seal

slight play in king pins

slight play in offside engine mount

Pass 2 Aug 2012 94,564 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

offside engine mounting rubber deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2011 93,789 miles

OSF flexi hose bonded to inner wing but is secure at test time

OSR hub seal has slight oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 93,431 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 93,311 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 92,115 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 91,410 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 91,398 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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387 XUD is a 1962 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 1,897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1962 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 53,892 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 387 XUD, 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 64 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 387 XUD registered?

387 XUD is a 1962 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1962.

Is 387 XUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 387 XUD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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