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OEE 872S

1977 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,803 mi
Last recorded70,803 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 1977 Mercedes-benz Sl92,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEE 872S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 70,803 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 70,783 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 70,758 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 70,670 miles

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

nearside front seal rusty but not within 30cm of prescribed area

Pass 16 Aug 2012 70,618 miles

Corrosion to NS sill.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2010 70,556 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 70,524 miles

Corrosion on left front sill

Heavy corrosion on rear silencer and right front †flange /manifold blowing slightly

Large water leak on headlamp washer pump

Right headlamp reflector fading

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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OEE 872S is a 1977 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1977 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 92,981 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OEE 872S, 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 49 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 OEE 872S registered?

OEE 872S is a 1977 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 August 1977.

Is OEE 872S safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEE 872S shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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