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FKG 291M

1974 Mercedes Slc

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,761 mi
Last recorded82,761 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2008
Typical for 1974 Mercedes Slc71,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKG 291M
MakeMercedes
ModelSlc
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2008 82,761 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ns door mirror missing

nsr exhaust badly corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2008 82,761 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ns door mirror missing

nsr exhaust badly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2007 78,121 miles

Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion in n/s/r inner wheel arch

Fail 23 Feb 2007 78,121 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Subframe 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 Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 71,789 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 71,789 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside 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)

How Reliable is the Mercedes Slc?

Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
440
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 104
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 58
brake binding 58
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 53
Headlamp aim too low 41
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FKG 291M is a 1974 Mercedes Slc in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 Mercedes Slc models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 71,789 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 Slc fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FKG 291M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Slc typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 52 years old, this Mercedes Slc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FKG 291M registered?

FKG 291M is a 1974 Mercedes Slc, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is FKG 291M safe to buy?

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