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628 DGB

1961 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,732 mi
Last recorded71,732 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 1961 Mercedes-benz Sl54,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration628 DGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1961
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,897cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 71,732 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 71,621 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 71,621 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2011 71,620 miles

o/s/f inner track rod end is worn

Fail 2 Sep 2011 71,620 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f inner track rod end worn

Pass 13 Aug 2010 71,483 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 71,478 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 71,014 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 70,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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628 DGB is a 1961 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 1,897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 628 DGB, 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 628 DGB registered?

628 DGB is a 1961 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 May 1961.

Is 628 DGB safe to buy?

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