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26 CLB

1968 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests39 (36 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

46 mi
Last recorded46 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1968 Mercedes-benz Sl46,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration26 CLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

36 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 46 miles
Pass 20 May 2026 9,039 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 15 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 8,772 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 8,769 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 8,742 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 8,552 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 8,167 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 7,648 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 7,490 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 7,472 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 78,039 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle under sealed

Pass 21 Feb 2018 7,417 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 78,030 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

No oil reading on dipstick

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2017 7,361 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 77,262 miles

Power steering box area damp with oil but no obvious leak

Pass 11 Feb 2016 7,290 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 76,818 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 76,817 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 7,225 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 76,339 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 7,161 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 75,956 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 6,923 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 75,350 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 6,765 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 74,984 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 74,982 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 74,627 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 6,619 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 6,444 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 73,562 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 6,261 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 72,337 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 6,051 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 69,842 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 5,729 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 67,540 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 4,777 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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26 CLB is a 1968 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1968 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 46,322 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 26 CLB, 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 58 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 26 CLB registered?

26 CLB is a 1968 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1968.

Is 26 CLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 26 CLB shows 39 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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