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8 BWR

1970 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

8,255 mi
Last recorded8,255 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl54,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 BWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 8,255 miles

Nearside wiper split on ends

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 8,255 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside wiper split on ends

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 8,018 miles

Offside wiper blade split on ends

Pass 16 Mar 2016 7,508 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 7,508 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 7,434 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 7,306 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 7,118 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s parking brake csbel resting on exhaust

Fail 25 Mar 2013 7,918 miles

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s parking brake csbel resting on exhaust

Pass 16 Apr 2012 7,088 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

car has been standing for some time

n/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r tyres perished in tred

parking brake cbel slow to return

rear brake pipe missing monuting at rear

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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8 BWR is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 8 BWR, 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 8 BWR registered?

8 BWR is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 June 1970.

Is 8 BWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 BWR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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