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TGC 844L

1973 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl93,304 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGC 844L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2019

full underbody corroded, brack pipes corroded , steering slight play.

Pass 27 Oct 2016 183,600 miles

Front cross member corroded

brace pipes corroded front to rear

general corrosion all round

steering system slight heave when turing

Fail 27 Oct 2016 183,600 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front cross member corroded

brace pipes corroded front to rear

general corrosion all round

steering system slight heave when turing

Pass 19 Jan 2013 182,001 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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

nearsidewheel arch slightly corroded/headlamp aims lightly weak, brack pipes slightly corroded allround, oil leak, rear discs pitted,

Fail 23 Jun 2012 183,121 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

battery inscure

Pass 18 Aug 2011 182,628 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 179,958 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 179,927 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 179,927 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 179,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 179,927 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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TGC 844L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 93,304 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 TGC 844L, 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 53 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 TGC 844L registered?

TGC 844L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 1973.

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