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UJE 52S

1978 Mercedes-benz Sl

Yellow Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2009
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

100,733 mi
Last recorded100,733 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl94,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJE 52S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc
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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2009 100,733 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2008 100,702 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2008 100,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2007 100,702 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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UJE 52S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl in Yellow with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 UJE 52S, 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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What year was UJE 52S registered?

UJE 52S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is UJE 52S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UJE 52S shows 4 tests with a 25% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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