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TAW 682R

1977 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,342 mi
Last recorded118,342 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1977 Mercedes-benz Sl92,981 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAW 682R
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 118,342 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 118,342 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 118,111 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 117,915 miles

BOTH FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS CORRODED

Battery insecure

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2011 117,903 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

BOTH FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS CORRODED

Battery insecure

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 117,675 miles

Advise windscreen cracked o/s lower part of screen

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 117,675 miles

Advise windscreen cracked o/s lower part of screen

Pass 7 Jul 2005 117,607 miles

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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TAW 682R is a 1977 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 TAW 682R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TAW 682R registered?

TAW 682R is a 1977 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is TAW 682R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAW 682R shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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