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ASC 307K

1972 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,322 mi
Last recorded32,322 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl91,141 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASC 307K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 32,322 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres perished/spliting

Pass 10 Apr 2014 32,276 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 32,096 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 31,469 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 31,441 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 31,408 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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ASC 307K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 91,141 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 ASC 307K, 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 54 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of ASC 307K?

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What year was ASC 307K registered?

ASC 307K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 July 1972.

Is ASC 307K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ASC 307K shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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