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TGU 288L

1973 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,591 mi
Last recorded147,591 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl93,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGU 288L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 147,591 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 147,311 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 147,311 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 146,700 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 146,690 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

note vehicle has body kit/side sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2006 146,376 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 146,376 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Jul 2006 146,376 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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TGU 288L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 TGU 288L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TGU 288L registered?

TGU 288L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 January 1973.

Is TGU 288L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGU 288L shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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