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UJE 38S

1977 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

22,806 mi
Last recorded22,806 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1977 Mercedes-benz Sl92,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJE 38S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 22,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 22,791 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front down pipe balancing pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested due to switch not functioning (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn all four front sub frame bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 22,775 miles

Offside Front Brake grabbing slightly

Pass 12 Oct 2016 22,708 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 22,809 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 22,389 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underside been undersealed

Pass 19 Sep 2013 21,997 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 21,996 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 21,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 21,115 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

underside been sprayed with tar

Pass 9 Sep 2010 20,526 miles

front subframe bushes slight play

underside coated in tar

Pass 10 Sep 2009 19,700 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 18,892 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 17,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 16,502 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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UJE 38S is a 1977 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1977 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 92,981 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 UJE 38S, 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 49 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 UJE 38S?

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What year was UJE 38S registered?

UJE 38S is a 1977 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 September 1977.

Is UJE 38S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UJE 38S shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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