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UEY 716L

1973 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

114,120 mi
Last recorded114,120 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl93,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEY 716L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 114,120 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 113,963 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 113,963 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind front bumper,, 30 cm from subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 113,951 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes advance corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 114,037 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 113,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 112,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 112,870 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 May 2014 112,828 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 112,366 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 112,365 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f and o/s/f floor corroded not in a main load bearing area

n/s/f inner wing corroded not in a load bearing area

Pass 12 Apr 2006 112,176 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 112,176 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

HAND BRAKE LEAVER IS LOSE

REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODING

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 716L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 UEY 716L, 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

How do I check the history of UEY 716L?

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What year was UEY 716L registered?

UEY 716L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 June 1973.

Is UEY 716L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEY 716L shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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