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LBD 406P

1975 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,043 mi
Last recorded138,043 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 1975 Mercedes-benz Sl109,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBD 406P
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2014 138,043 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Inner Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Jul 2013 137,869 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Aug 2012 137,134 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Jun 2011 135,794 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 135,788 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 134,487 miles

repaired and heavely undersealed

wear front disc

Fail 13 Nov 2009 134,473 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

heavely under sealed

rear floor corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2008 134,453 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

car has a lot of underseal on the underneath of car

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank outer casing corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2008 134,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

car has a lot of underseal on the underneath of car

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank outer casing corroded

nsf floor corroded and has hole

nsf inner wheel arch excessive corrosion, not within mounting

Pass 20 Jul 2006 134,360 miles

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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LBD 406P is a 1975 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1975 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 109,442 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 LBD 406P, 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 51 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LBD 406P registered?

LBD 406P is a 1975 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1975.

Is LBD 406P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LBD 406P shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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