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SPE 38L

1971 Mercedes Slc

Beige Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,557 mi
Last recorded78,557 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPE 38L
MakeMercedes
ModelSlc
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 78,557 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 78,555 miles

Fuel hose leaking rear above driveshaft (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 77,081 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 76,877 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 76,764 miles

slight play in steering box

Pass 17 Feb 2020 76,746 miles

Offside Front bumper bracket mounting slight corrosion

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 76,746 miles

Offside Front bumper bracket mounting slight corrosion

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 76,493 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 76,492 miles

Indicator switch faulty fault regarding operation of n/s indicator. (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low very low. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low very low. (1.8)

Unable to check o/s front wheel bearing - brake binding.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 76,393 miles

front floors corroded

outer sills corroded

Fail 1 May 2014 76,375 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front floors corroded

outer sills corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 76,119 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 76,088 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2012 75,548 miles

front cross member corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2011 74,568 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 73,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 71,583 miles

rear boot floor and valance corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2009 71,520 miles

Centre Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Semaphore indicator switch faulty (1.4.C.1c)

rear boot floor and valance corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2008 67,508 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 67,361 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Slc?

Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
440
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 104
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 58
brake binding 58
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 53
Headlamp aim too low 41
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SPE 38L is a 1971 Mercedes Slc in Beige with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

The most common reason a Mercedes Slc fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SPE 38L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Slc typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 55 years old, this Mercedes Slc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SPE 38L registered?

SPE 38L is a 1971 Mercedes Slc, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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