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UJG 500T

1978 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

62,195 mi
Last recorded62,195 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl94,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJG 500T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 62,195 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 61,833 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 61,755 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 61,755 miles

Central Rear Fuel pipe leaking Fuel pump fuel pipes leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Damaged (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2023 61,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated just acceptable (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 61,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated just acceptable (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 61,480 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged just acceptable (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 61,441 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 61,281 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 61,015 miles

Offside Front floor slightly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2016 60,669 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 60,656 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 60,624 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 60,574 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 60,368 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 60,295 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 60,185 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 60,043 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 60,033 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 59,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

near side and off side outter sills corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2008 59,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

near side and off side outter sills corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2007 59,666 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 59,476 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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UJG 500T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 UJG 500T, 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.

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What year was UJG 500T registered?

UJG 500T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 October 1978.

Is UJG 500T safe to buy?

The MOT history for UJG 500T shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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