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BLH 304H

1970 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

85,567 mi
Last recorded85,567 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl54,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLH 304H
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 85,567 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 85,535 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 85,502 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 85,467 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 85,419 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 85,383 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 85,282 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 85,179 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 85,059 miles

Oil leak.

Fail 11 Mar 2016 85,058 miles

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Under sill plate. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Pitman arm. (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 84,919 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 84,838 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 84,786 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 84,693 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 84,513 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 84,420 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 84,285 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 84,153 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 83,940 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 83,815 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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BLH 304H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 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 BLH 304H, 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

How do I check the history of BLH 304H?

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What year was BLH 304H registered?

BLH 304H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 April 1970.

Is BLH 304H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLH 304H shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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