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YUA 436S

1978 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

105,658 mi
Last recorded105,658 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2006
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl94,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUA 436S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2006 105,658 miles

Inner Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Fail 2 Mar 2006 105,658 miles

Offside Front Upper Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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YUA 436S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 94,523 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 YUA 436S, 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 48 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of YUA 436S?

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What year was YUA 436S registered?

YUA 436S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 March 1978.

Is YUA 436S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YUA 436S shows 2 tests with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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