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71 CTT

1975 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,231 mi
Last recorded109,231 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 1975 Mercedes-benz Sl109,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration71 CTT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 109,231 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 2 Nov 2012 109,226 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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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71 CTT is a 1975 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 109,442 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 71 CTT, 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 51 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of 71 CTT?

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What year was 71 CTT registered?

71 CTT is a 1975 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is 71 CTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 71 CTT shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 71 CTT have outstanding finance?

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