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YWC 808

1973 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

161,153 mi
Last recorded161,153 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl93,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWC 808
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 161,153 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Washer jet poor

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

Offside Front Slight brake bind

Fail 15 May 2018 159,589 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Ball joint has slight play nearside of centre link steering joint play/wear. (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 159,154 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 159,154 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 158,843 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall cracked

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 158,329 miles

small cracks in n/s/rear tyre side wall

Fail 21 Aug 2014 158,329 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

small cracks in n/s/rear tyre side wall

Pass 29 Jul 2005 158,256 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 158,247 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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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YWC 808 is a 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YWC 808, 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.

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What year was YWC 808 registered?

YWC 808 is a 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 May 1973.

Is YWC 808 safe to buy?

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