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269D576

1961 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,846 mi
Last recorded17,846 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1961 Mercedes-benz Sl54,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration269D576
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1961
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2010 17,846 miles

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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269D576 is a 1961 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1961 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 54,062 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 269D576, 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 65 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 269D576 registered?

269D576 is a 1961 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 May 1961.

Is 269D576 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 269D576 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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