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XGC 435M

1973 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

188,840 mi
Last recorded188,840 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl93,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGC 435M
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2018 188,840 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 186,640 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 186,640 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 186,639 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 186,639 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 186,638 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 186,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre aged + cracked

Pass 26 May 2009 186,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre aged + cracked

Fail 7 Apr 2008 186,432 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

ENGINE HAS MISSFIRE

Fuel pipe/s corroded

O/S/REAR LIGHT LENSE BROKEN CANNOT BE CHECKED FOR WHITE LIGHT AS LAMP ITSELF DOES NOT WORK

O/S/REAR TYRE 3MM

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

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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XGC 435M is a 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 93,304 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 XGC 435M, 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 53 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XGC 435M registered?

XGC 435M is a 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 October 1973.

Is XGC 435M safe to buy?

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