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739 JON

1970 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

90,176 mi
Last recorded90,176 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl54,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration739 JON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1970
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 90,176 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 90,129 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 89,990 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 89,763 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front Lower trunion has slight play

Fail 23 Jul 2019 89,747 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear park brake has little effort

Offside Front Lower trunion has slight play

Pass 20 Sep 2017 89,651 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 89,572 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 89,533 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 89,418 miles

play in o/s/f lower trunion

Pass 18 Sep 2013 89,225 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 88,693 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 88,284 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 87,934 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 87,716 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 87,491 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 87,385 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 87,282 miles

advise slight plat in o/s/r wheel bearing

advise slight play in o/s/f bottom king pin

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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739 JON is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 739 JON, 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 739 JON registered?

739 JON is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 May 1970.

Is 739 JON safe to buy?

The MOT history for 739 JON shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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