MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,141 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
slight corrosion noted to n/s/f of floor pan. underside of vehicle undersieled.
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DWG 5 is a 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,821cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
Across all 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 91,141 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 DWG 5, 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 54 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 DWG 5 registered?
DWG 5 is a 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 June 1972.
Is DWG 5 safe to buy?
The MOT history for DWG 5 shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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