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TFX 524R

1976 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,810 mi
Last recorded74,810 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

RegistrationTFX 524R
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 74,810 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 74,487 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 73,983 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 73,547 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 73,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 72,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 72,559 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 72,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

welded repairs near side off side rear wheel arch areas

Pass 8 May 2009 71,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

welded repairs to all inner wheel archs floor and chassis corrored all suspension parts corroreg

Fail 30 Apr 2009 71,278 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

welded repairs to all inner wheel archs floor and chassis corrored all suspension parts corroreg

Pass 9 Oct 2007 71,068 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 71,068 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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TFX 524R is a 1976 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TFX 524R, 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.

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What year was TFX 524R registered?

TFX 524R is a 1976 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 September 1976.

Is TFX 524R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFX 524R shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TFX 524R have outstanding finance?

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