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PEA 54R

1976 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,299 mi
Last recorded76,299 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz Sl87,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEA 54R
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1976
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 76,299 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 76,299 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 76,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 30 May 2015 73,631 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracking on sidewalls

n/s/f tyre perished and cracking on sidewalls

Fail 30 May 2015 73,631 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres perished and cracking on sidewalls

n/s/f tyre perished and cracking on sidewalls

Pass 22 May 2014 72,086 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 71,978 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 71,722 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 71,295 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 71,289 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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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PEA 54R is a 1976 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PEA 54R, 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 PEA 54R registered?

PEA 54R is a 1976 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 September 1976.

Is PEA 54R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PEA 54R shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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