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PFE 753P

1976 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,221 mi
Last recorded64,221 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz Sl87,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFE 753P
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1976
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 64,221 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 65,102 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 64,139 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 63,941 miles

corrosion in various places

oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2013 63,940 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

corrosion in various places

no dash board lights

oil leak

Pass 30 May 2012 63,816 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 63,776 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 63,556 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 63,414 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 63,400 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both sides of boot floor holed but not with perscribed areas

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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PFE 753P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 PFE 753P, 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 PFE 753P registered?

PFE 753P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 April 1976.

Is PFE 753P safe to buy?

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