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500 BL

1970 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,749 mi
Last recorded54,749 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl54,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration500 BL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 54,749 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 54,658 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2016 54,658 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2015 54,597 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 54,480 miles

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

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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500 BL is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 54,920 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 500 BL, 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 56 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 500 BL registered?

500 BL is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 August 1970.

Is 500 BL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 500 BL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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