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430 UXS

1959 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2975cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

97,415 mi
Last recorded97,415 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
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Vehicle Details

Registration430 UXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1959
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,975cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2020 97,415 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding Front (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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430 UXS is a 1959 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 430 UXS, 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 67 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 430 UXS registered?

430 UXS is a 1959 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1959.

Is 430 UXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 430 UXS shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 430 UXS have outstanding finance?

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