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522 YUG

1960 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,474 mi
Last recorded97,474 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 1960 Mercedes-benz Sl40,211 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration522 YUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1960
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 97,474 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 97,474 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2016 97,231 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 97,134 miles

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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522 YUG is a 1960 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1960 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 40,211 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 522 YUG, 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 66 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 522 YUG registered?

522 YUG is a 1960 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1960.

Is 522 YUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 522 YUG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 522 YUG have outstanding finance?

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