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WGK 170R

1976 Mercedes-benz Sl

Pink Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,583 mi
Last recorded141,583 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz Sl87,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGK 170R
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1976
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 141,583 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

areas of corrosion to underside

Pass 27 Feb 2013 140,351 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 140,349 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both outer body sills corroded.

Pass 8 Feb 2012 138,081 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 138,081 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

front wipers smeary

Fail 28 Apr 2006 138,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

all front suspension components corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

extensive corrosion throughout vehicle

fuel pipes corroded

metal brake pipes, nuts and unions corroded

offside front headlamp lens damage

slight play in steering joints

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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WGK 170R is a 1976 Mercedes-benz Sl in Pink with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WGK 170R, 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.

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What year was WGK 170R registered?

WGK 170R is a 1976 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is WGK 170R safe to buy?

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