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LBP 803P

1976 Mercedes-benz Sl

Yellow Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,489 mi
Last recorded113,489 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz Sl87,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBP 803P
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 113,489 miles

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2015 111,523 miles

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

Oil leak

damage to front number plate

Fail 25 Mar 2015 111,523 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Oil leak

damage to front number plate

Pass 28 Feb 2014 109,576 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 108,225 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 108,208 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 108,148 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 108,135 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 108,135 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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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LBP 803P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz Sl in Yellow with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 87,028 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 LBP 803P, 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 50 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 LBP 803P registered?

LBP 803P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is LBP 803P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LBP 803P shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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