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291 BDD

1974 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,906 mi
Last recorded99,906 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1974 Mercedes-benz Sl91,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration291 BDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2012 99,906 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 99,741 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 99,262 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 98,864 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 98,188 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 96,612 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 96,014 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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291 BDD is a 1974 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1974 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 91,273 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 291 BDD, 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 52 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 291 BDD registered?

291 BDD is a 1974 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 November 1974.

Is 291 BDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 291 BDD shows 7 tests 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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