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APP 65J

1970 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,124 mi
Last recorded49,124 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl54,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPP 65J
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1970
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 49,124 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 49,124 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 48,978 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 48,959 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 48,953 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking oil from offside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 48,308 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 47,903 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 47,903 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2016 47,751 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 47,274 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2014 47,274 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2013 46,643 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 46,643 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2012 42,839 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 42,323 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 42,255 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 42,003 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 31,522 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 31,392 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 31,131 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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APP 65J is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 APP 65J, 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

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What year was APP 65J registered?

APP 65J is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 December 1970.

Is APP 65J safe to buy?

The MOT history for APP 65J shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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