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EUF 764L

1972 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

181,710 mi
Last recorded181,710 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl91,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUF 764L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 181,710 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 181,710 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 181,684 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 181,684 miles

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)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 181,676 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 181,230 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 181,230 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 179,842 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2009 179,839 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 179,370 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 179,370 miles

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

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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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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What year was EUF 764L registered?

EUF 764L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 October 1972.

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