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AUF 96K

1971 Mercedes-benz Sl

Beige Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,423 mi
Last recorded116,423 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl97,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUF 96K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 116,423 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front to rear fuel pipe slightly rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2016 115,797 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

light play in nearside front steering idler

Pass 29 Jul 2015 115,368 miles

Advise both rear tyres are void of tread on the inner portion of the tyres but still just meet minimum requirements for test purposes

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

light play in nearside front steering idler

Fail 21 Jul 2015 115,342 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Advise both rear tyres are void of tread on the inner portion of the tyres but still just meet minimum requirements for test purposes

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

light play in nearside front steering idler

Pass 3 Jul 2014 114,397 miles

Advise Both Rear tyres are on the minimum legal limit now & are void of tread on the inner portion of the tyres but still just meeet minimum requirements for test purposes...( repacement recomended )...

Advise Both front tyres lightly perished on sidewalls

Nearside steering idler has light play

Pass 15 Jul 2013 114,091 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2012 113,541 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 112,579 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 112,579 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 111,781 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Oct 2008 111,411 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 111,411 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 111,225 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

excess corrosion to boot floor. †not in prescribed area

Fail 20 Apr 2006 111,215 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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AUF 96K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl in Beige with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 97,817 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 AUF 96K, 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 55 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 AUF 96K registered?

AUF 96K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 October 1971.

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