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AJW 66H

1970 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,492 mi
Last recorded93,492 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl54,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJW 66H
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1970
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 93,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded master to brake hose pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 93,429 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 93,429 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 93,303 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 93,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 93,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 93,010 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 93,010 miles

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

sun visor not staying in up position

Pass 4 Aug 2012 92,967 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 92,881 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 92,782 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 92,463 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 92,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 92,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2005 92,033 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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AJW 66H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AJW 66H, 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 AJW 66H registered?

AJW 66H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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