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236 GOK

1971 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

97,335 mi
Last recorded97,335 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl97,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration236 GOK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 97,335 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 97,335 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 97,191 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 97,191 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 97,023 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 97,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 96,818 miles

nearside and offside front top and bottom ball joints rubber boots slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside inner and outer track rod ends rubber boots slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Aug 2013 96,818 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside front top and bottom ball joints rubber boots slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside inner and outer track rod ends rubber boots slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2012 96,621 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 95,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 95,921 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 94,521 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 92,240 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 92,240 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 91,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 90,788 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2007 91,055 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge, nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2007 91,055 miles

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge, nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2006 90,441 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges.

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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236 GOK is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 236 GOK, 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 236 GOK registered?

236 GOK is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 August 1971.

Is 236 GOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 236 GOK shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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