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MPN 950P

1976 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,970 mi
Last recorded71,970 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz Sl87,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPN 950P
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 71,970 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 71,923 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side rear tyre slight worn inner & outer edge

Pass 8 Jan 2011 71,064 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side front tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

Pass 23 Sep 2009 67,692 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 67,475 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 62,261 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 62,261 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 62,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s and n/s front outer sills corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2007 56,895 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 49,842 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 49,276 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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MPN 950P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MPN 950P, 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.

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What year was MPN 950P registered?

MPN 950P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 April 1976.

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