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UGW 545R

1976 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,190 mi
Last recorded62,190 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz Sl87,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGW 545R
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 62,190 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 62,180 miles

Offside Rear fuel hose deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 62,175 miles

Emissions not tested engine does not stay on (8.2.1.2 (d))

Boot lid likely to become detached key lock missing (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 62,096 miles

Brake pipes surface corrosion

General corrosion

Slight oil leak

Slight play in steering joints

Pass 20 Oct 2017 62,058 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

General corrosion

Slight play Nearside steering joint

Pass 1 Apr 2016 61,273 miles

Both sides rear brakes starting to bind

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Front tyres wearing on edges

General corrosion

Tyre treads cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2014 60,521 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

tyre treads cracked

Pass 18 Jul 2013 60,029 miles

front tyre treads cracked

front tyres wearing on edges

rear brakes starting to bind

Pass 3 Jul 2012 59,771 miles

front tyre treads cracked

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 30 Jun 2011 59,360 miles

both sides front panel starting to corrode

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Jul 2006 59,202 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 59,187 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

front no plate cracked

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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UGW 545R is a 1976 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 UGW 545R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UGW 545R?

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What year was UGW 545R registered?

UGW 545R is a 1976 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is UGW 545R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UGW 545R shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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