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ALF 34H

1970 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,798 mi
Last recorded23,798 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl54,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALF 34H
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Jul 2023 23,798 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 23,564 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 23,443 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 23,359 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play centre arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 22,872 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 22,495 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 22,195 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 22,053 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 21,777 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 21,529 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 20,993 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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ALF 34H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ALF 34H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ALF 34H?

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What year was ALF 34H registered?

ALF 34H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 January 1970.

Is ALF 34H safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALF 34H shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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