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UBW 660P

1976 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,005 mi
Last recorded89,005 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz Sl87,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBW 660P
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2019 89,005 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body repair filler around corroded area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill section underneath (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 87,978 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre has cut in inner sidewall but not exposing cords

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 87,971 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front corrosion rear of wheel arch

Offside Front tyre has cut in inner sidewall but not exposing cords

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 86,306 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 84,705 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 83,827 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 81,497 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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UBW 660P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 UBW 660P, 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 UBW 660P registered?

UBW 660P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 July 1976.

Is UBW 660P safe to buy?

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