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UYF 91

1958 Mercedes-benz Sl

Maroon Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,989 mi
Last recorded96,989 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1958 Mercedes-benz Sl46,082 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYF 91
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1958
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 May 2013 96,989 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

front propshaft coupling in poor condition

idle speed high

o/s/r gearbox mounting worn

propshaft fouling body

Pass 13 Mar 2012 96,735 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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UYF 91 is a 1958 Mercedes-benz Sl in Maroon with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1958 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 46,082 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 UYF 91, 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 68 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 UYF 91 registered?

UYF 91 is a 1958 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1958.

Is UYF 91 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYF 91 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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