MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,710 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
centre exhaust (n/s) rubber in poor condition
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion to underside of vehicle and boot area
damage to windscreen
n/s/f wheel binding
poor beam pattern o/s
rear discs rusty
slight damage to front number plate
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
centre exhaust (n/s) rubber in poor condition
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion to underside of vehicle and boot area
damage to windscreen
n/s/f wheel binding
poor beam pattern o/s
rear discs rusty
slight damage to front number plate
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front suspension both sides surface corroded
play in steering box and idle arm
poor beam patterns
rear exhaust mounting corroded
some damage to windscreen
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both front inner wings and bulkhead surface corroded
both lower front suspension arms surface corroded
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
All 4 rear CV gaiters perished
Nearside mirror glass broken
Nearside rear brake pads worn to limit
Offside headlamp poor beam pattern
Slight play steering linkages
Various floor corrosion
Front subframe rear bushes poor condition
Nearside door mirror glass broken
Nearside front tyre worn on edges
Offside headlamp poor beam pattern
Slight play steering linkages
Various underbody corrosion
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front subframe rear bushes poor condition
Nearside door mirror glass broken
Nearside front tyre worn on edges
Offside headlamp poor beam pattern
Slight play steering linkages
Various underbody corrosion
Blue smoke noted from exhaust
Extensive welding repairs noted around pedal box area
Extensive welding repairs throughout vehicle
Nearside door mirror glass cracked
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight exhaust blow from manifold area but not considered excessive
Underbody covered in underseal
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Blue smoke noted from exhaust
Extensive welding repairs noted around pedal box area
Extensive welding repairs throughout vehicle
Nearside door mirror glass cracked
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight exhaust blow from manifold area but not considered excessive
Underbody covered in underseal
both front anti-roll bar bushes are perished
both front shock absorbers are gwetting week
engine is smokey
extensive welding repairs caryyed out to under side of vehicle
rear brake discs are rusty
slight exhaust leak from mainifold area
slight play in the steering box
underside of vehicle is coverd in undersill
vehicle in poor condition
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
both front anti-roll bar bushes are perished
engine is smokey
extensive welding repairs caryyed out to under side of vehicle
rear brake discs are rusty
slight exhaust leak from mainifold area
slight play in the steering box
underside of vehicle is coverd in undersill
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EUF 764L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 EUF 764L, 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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EUF 764L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 October 1972.
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