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WEU 285L

1973 Mercedes Slc

White Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,997 mi
Last recorded166,997 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEU 285L
MakeMercedes
ModelSlc
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2008 166,997 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

cannot inspect underside properly covered in underseal

offside tyre wall perished

Fail 23 Oct 2008 166,975 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

cannot inspect underside properly covered in underseal

offside tyre wall perished

Pass 25 Oct 2007 166,640 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Slc?

Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
440
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 104
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 58
brake binding 58
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 53
Headlamp aim too low 41
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WEU 285L is a 1973 Mercedes Slc in White with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Mercedes Slc fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WEU 285L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Slc typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 53 years old, this Mercedes Slc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WEU 285L registered?

WEU 285L is a 1973 Mercedes Slc, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is WEU 285L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WEU 285L shows 3 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.

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