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PCB 370

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Beige Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,507 mi
Last recorded62,507 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCB 370
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 62,507 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 62,507 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 62,359 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 62,338 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 61,923 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 60,403 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit and perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 5 Oct 2017 60,276 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

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

No side repeaters fitted but has wrap round front indicators

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint hose on pipe from steering box to cooler (2.3.3b)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Top protective covering on wiring looms deteriorated and missing in places on underside and engine bay. Insulation under protective covering ok at present

Pass 26 Oct 2016 60,239 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play outer (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play outer (2.5.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

all wiring on underside of car outer protective sheath deteriorated (insulation on wires ok)

no front or rear registration plates

side repeater indicators not fitted but has wrap round front indicators

Fail 12 Oct 2016 60,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded base of front chassis leg to body (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive base of front chassis leg to body (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play outer (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play outer (2.5.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

all wiring on underside of car outer protective sheath deteriorated (insulation on wires ok)

no front or rear registration plates

side repeater indicators not fitted but has wrap round front indicators

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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PCB 370 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Beige with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 85,052 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 PCB 370, 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 35 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 PCB 370 registered?

PCB 370 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 July 1991.

Is PCB 370 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCB 370 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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