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BRZ 350

1977 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,808 mi
Last recorded124,808 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1977 Mercedes-benz Sl92,981 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRZ 350
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 124,808 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 122,863 miles

front subframe bushes slightly deteriated

Pass 6 Apr 2016 122,381 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 122,380 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 121,400 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 120,688 miles

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 10 Apr 2013 119,592 miles

Exhaust rubbers pehrished

N/S washers not working but adequate fluid provided by O/S washer

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak from engine covering surrounding parts

Pass 11 Apr 2012 118,790 miles

front subframe bushes slightly deteraited

no rear seats fitted at rear at time of test

Pass 20 Apr 2011 118,083 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 116,991 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 116,167 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 115,519 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 114,215 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 114,215 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 112,397 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 112,396 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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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BRZ 350 is a 1977 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1977 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 92,981 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 BRZ 350, 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 49 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BRZ 350 registered?

BRZ 350 is a 1977 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is BRZ 350 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRZ 350 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BRZ 350 have outstanding finance?

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