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1 BTU

1971 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

38,973 mi
Last recorded38,973 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl97,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 BTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 38,973 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 38,884 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 38,653 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 38,516 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 38,343 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 38,185 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 37,998 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2013 37,728 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 37,641 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2011 37,398 miles

Centre Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 37,021 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 36,121 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 35,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 35,466 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 35,300 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 34,532 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 34,531 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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1 BTU is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 97,817 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 1 BTU, 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 55 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 1 BTU registered?

1 BTU is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 September 1971.

Is 1 BTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 BTU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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