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WGO 429R

1976 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,091 mi
Last recorded90,091 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz Sl87,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGO 429R
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 90,091 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 88,984 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 88,727 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 88,727 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 87,934 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 87,751 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 87,029 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 87,028 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 85,869 miles

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

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

indicator stalk slightly loose

Pass 1 Jul 2010 85,429 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 85,429 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 84,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 83,800 miles

o/s/r chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2007 82,572 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 81,227 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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WGO 429R is a 1976 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WGO 429R, 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 WGO 429R registered?

WGO 429R is a 1976 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 December 1976.

Is WGO 429R safe to buy?

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