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BUR 765S

1977 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,697 mi
Last recorded105,697 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2006
Typical for 1977 Mercedes-benz Sl92,981 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUR 765S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2006 105,697 miles

play detected in steering box and joints † †slight play in near side track rod end † †surface rust on outter sills † †both front tyres low on tread † †near side rear tyre side wall cracking † †rust and old repairs to both rear chassis legs †

spongy brake pedal † †front brake discs and pads worn to max † †slight corrosion on front discs †

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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BUR 765S is a 1977 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BUR 765S, 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.

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What year was BUR 765S registered?

BUR 765S is a 1977 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 August 1977.

Is BUR 765S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUR 765S shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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