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UEY 675T

1978 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

120,749 mi
Last recorded120,749 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl94,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEY 675T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 120,749 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 120,256 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak ()

both front lower arm bushes starting to crack up

oil leak

Fail 25 May 2017 120,245 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant leak

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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UEY 675T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 94,523 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 UEY 675T, 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 48 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UEY 675T?

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What year was UEY 675T registered?

UEY 675T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 August 1978.

Is UEY 675T safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEY 675T shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UEY 675T have outstanding finance?

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