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BBH 659P

1976 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

54,939 mi
Last recorded54,939 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz Sl87,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBH 659P
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 54,939 miles

sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sills

Fail 22 Oct 2013 127,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 127,428 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 126,756 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sill skirts fitted unable to fully inspect underneath

unable to fully assess chassis etc due to outer coatings applied not standard

Fail 6 Nov 2012 126,752 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sill skirts fitted unable to fully inspect underneath

unable to fully assess chassis etc due to outer coatings applied not standard

Pass 15 Jun 2011 126,707 miles

unable to fully inspect sills due to sill skirts fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2011 126,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

brake appears to bind on n/s/r

unable to fully inspect sills due to sill skirts fitted

Pass 24 May 2010 126,580 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 May 2010 126,547 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 126,373 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside & nearside outer sill covers fitted

offside front tyre is slightly cracked

under body is covered in black under seal

Fail 1 Jun 2009 126,373 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside & nearside outer sill covers fitted

offside front tyre is slightly cracked

under body is covered in black under seal

Pass 15 May 2008 126,111 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear floor look like its been welded repair from inside

unable to full test outer sill due to covers being fitted

under body cover in black under seal unable to fully access welding repairs

Fail 8 May 2008 126,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear floor look like its been welded repair from inside

unable to full test outer sill due to covers being fitted

under body cover in black under seal unable to fully access welding repairs

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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BBH 659P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1976 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 87,028 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 BBH 659P, 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 50 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BBH 659P?

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What year was BBH 659P registered?

BBH 659P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 June 1976.

Is BBH 659P safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBH 659P shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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