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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
slight play in steering box
Offside Front bumper bracket mounting slight corrosion
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
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))
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.
front floors corroded
outer sills corroded
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
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
front cross member corroded
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)
rear boot floor and valance corroded
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
How Reliable is the Mercedes Slc?
Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is SPE 38L safe to buy?
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