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BMS 589K

1971 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,669 mi
Last recorded104,669 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl97,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMS 589K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 104,669 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 104,667 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 104,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre perished and split on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2013 104,437 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 104,430 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2013 104,427 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

emission co and hc too high

Pass 27 Aug 2010 104,410 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

indicator switch worn

missfire ?

nearside rear tyre flat

offside rear tyre perished

offside spot u/s

play in steering

rear axle bushes worn

rust coming through repairs and surface rust (recommend new welding carried out)

screen marked

smokes

suspension height wrong?

Fail 24 Aug 2010 104,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

indicator switch worn

missfire ?

nearside rear tyre flat

offside rear tyre perished

offside spot u/s

play in steering

rear axle bushes worn

rust coming through repairs and surface rust (recommend new welding carried out)

screen marked

smokes

suspension height wrong?

Pass 12 Jun 2009 103,709 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

drivers seat worn

general steering wear

horn poor

indicator stalk worn

nearside rear lens dull

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

play in steering box

rear axle bushes worn and rust

rust coming through front repairs

rust coming through rear repairs (recommend further investigation)

washer switch fault

windscreen marked

Pass 6 Jun 2008 103,007 miles

nearside rear lens poor

rear axle bushes worn

general steering wear

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rust coming through repairs at rear and front

screen marked

Fail 30 May 2008 103,007 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

general steering wear

nearside front rim damage

nearside rear lens poor

nearside steering link damage

offside rear tyre 3mm

rear axle bushes worn

rust coming through repairs at rear and front

screen marked

Pass 6 Jun 2007 102,685 miles

near side front flich/floor holed/corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2006 102,077 miles

water pump leaking

Fail 23 Jun 2006 102,049 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BMS 589K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BMS 589K, 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 BMS 589K registered?

BMS 589K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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