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BAM 37H

1970 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

28,886 mi
Last recorded28,886 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl54,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAM 37H
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 28,886 miles

ADVISE CORROSION TO OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WING BUT NOT HOLED

ADVISE HEADLAMPS SLIGHTLY DIM/REFLECTORS POOR

ADVISE RR/RF TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN RIGHT FRONT KINGPIN/SWIVEL ASSEMBLY

Pass 3 Sep 2014 28,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside front and rear tyres are perrished.

Fail 26 Aug 2014 28,787 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside front and rear tyres are perrished.

Pass 23 Jul 2013 28,678 miles

advise tyres starting to perish

advise slight play in n/s/r hub bearing

Pass 2 Jun 2009 28,386 miles

corrosion difficult to assess due to excessive undersealing

Fail 22 May 2009 28,382 miles

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 28,335 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 28,009 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 27,865 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 27,391 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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BAM 37H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BAM 37H, 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 BAM 37H registered?

BAM 37H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1970.

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