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ULJ 458

1976 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,583 mi
Last recorded162,583 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz Sl87,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULJ 458
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 162,583 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 158,841 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 155,878 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 155,878 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 152,660 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 150,225 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 1 Oct 2013 150,211 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Oct 2012 148,481 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 148,481 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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ULJ 458 is a 1976 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ULJ 458, 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 ULJ 458?

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What year was ULJ 458 registered?

ULJ 458 is a 1976 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is ULJ 458 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULJ 458 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ULJ 458 have outstanding finance?

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