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OPG 512R

1976 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,068 mi
Last recorded125,068 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz Sl87,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPG 512R
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1976
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 125,068 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 125,062 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 19 Aug 2013 124,642 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 124,154 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Various surface corrosion underneath vehicle

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 122,223 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 121,622 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 121,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 119,040 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 119,035 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear fuel hoses in very poor condition

Pass 11 Sep 2007 118,669 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 118,669 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 117,480 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 117,476 miles

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

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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OPG 512R is a 1976 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OPG 512R, 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 OPG 512R registered?

OPG 512R is a 1976 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 September 1976.

Is OPG 512R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPG 512R shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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