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APN 48H

1970 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

33,674 mi
Last recorded33,674 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl54,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPN 48H
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 33,674 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 33,540 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 33,540 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2018 33,497 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 33,487 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 33,401 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 33,252 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 32,974 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 32,624 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 32,618 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside floor to sill area welded plate coming away from floor, (not prescribed area)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 32,459 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Oil leak

Slight leak from power steering pipe union at front

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 32,459 miles

Oil leak

Slight leak from power steering pipe union at front

Pass 4 Jun 2008 31,885 miles

N/side floor pan/oversill corroding

Fail 2 Jun 2008 31,879 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

N/side floor pan/oversill corroding

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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APN 48H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 APN 48H, 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 APN 48H registered?

APN 48H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is APN 48H safe to buy?

The MOT history for APN 48H shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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