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AAA 866J

1975 Mercedes-benz Sl

Cream Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,456 mi
Last recorded79,456 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 1975 Mercedes-benz Sl109,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAA 866J
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1975
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 79,456 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 78,030 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 78,004 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 77,626 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lamp holder (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lamp holder (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 77,626 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor panel (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering fire wall (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor panel (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lamp holder corroded (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lamp holder corroded (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2015
Fail 14 Oct 2015

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor and chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor and chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 77,381 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 77,288 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 77,024 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 77,024 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both front innerwings adjacent to headlamps/bonnet hindges

offside headlamp bowl rusted/holed

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 76,882 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 76,481 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

brake pedal antislip rubber worn

front numberplate damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2010 76,296 miles

front numberplate damaged and deteriorating

Pass 24 Feb 2009 75,642 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 75,639 miles

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 75,148 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 75,148 miles

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 74,751 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 74,751 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 74,401 miles

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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AAA 866J is a 1975 Mercedes-benz Sl in Cream with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AAA 866J, 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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What year was AAA 866J registered?

AAA 866J is a 1975 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 March 1975.

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