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RUC 216R

1977 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,108 mi
Last recorded68,108 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 1977 Mercedes-benz Sl92,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUC 216R
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Nov 2016 68,108 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 68,090 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 68,027 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 67,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

fuel hose ferrals/banjo slightly coroded at fuel pump

heavy undersill underbody

offside rear brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 13 Nov 2012 67,876 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 67,651 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 67,437 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 67,336 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 67,172 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 66,901 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 65,977 miles

both front brake hose ferules corroded slightly

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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RUC 216R is a 1977 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RUC 216R, 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.

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What year was RUC 216R registered?

RUC 216R is a 1977 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 May 1977.

Is RUC 216R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUC 216R shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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