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WEU 194L

1973 Mercedes Slc

Black Petrol 3207cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

157,613 mi
Last recorded157,613 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEU 194L
MakeMercedes
ModelSlc
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,207cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 157,613 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 157,612 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 157,585 miles

Front Prop shaft rubber is deteriorated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre is cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracking

Offside Front Tyre is cracking

Offside Rear Tyre is cracking

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Oct 2016 157,584 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Front Prop shaft rubber is deteriorated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre is cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracking

Offside Front Tyre is cracking

Offside Rear Tyre is cracking

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Oct 2014 157,575 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 157,573 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 157,561 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 157,561 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Front Numberplate is cracked

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 157,525 miles

Front Numberplate has a crack

OSF indicator lens is cracked

Pass 31 Aug 2011 157,515 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 157,510 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 157,132 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 156,639 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 156,135 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 156,134 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 152,683 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 152,354 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes Slc?

Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
440
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 104
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 58
brake binding 58
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 53
Headlamp aim too low 41
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WEU 194L is a 1973 Mercedes Slc in Black with a 3,207cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

The most common reason a Mercedes Slc fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WEU 194L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Slc typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 53 years old, this Mercedes Slc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WEU 194L registered?

WEU 194L is a 1973 Mercedes Slc, first registered on 8 January 1973.

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