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VVB 138

1977 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

12,993 mi
Last recorded12,993 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1977 Mercedes-benz Sl92,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVB 138
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 12,993 miles

corrosion o/s inner sill .but not structural

Fail 20 Jul 2016 72,397 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion o/s inner sill .but not structural

Pass 3 Jun 2015 72,337 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 72,290 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2013 72,288 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2011 72,248 miles

Offside Front 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)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 72,240 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 72,159 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 72,134 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 72,036 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 72,031 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2007 70,916 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 71,913 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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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VVB 138 is a 1977 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 VVB 138, 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.

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What year was VVB 138 registered?

VVB 138 is a 1977 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 August 1977.

Is VVB 138 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VVB 138 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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