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BOC 258B

1964 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2306cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,458 mi
Last recorded73,458 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 1964 Mercedes-benz Sl41,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOC 258B
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1964
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,306cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 73,458 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear inner wheel arches liners corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2022 73,204 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 72,658 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

offside and nearside rear inner wings rusty

slight play in nearside front king pin

Pass 12 Aug 2017 70,266 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 69,456 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 68,262 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 66,163 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 66,160 miles

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 66,150 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front wings coroded

Pass 25 Jun 2009 65,217 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 63,844 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 63,497 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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BOC 258B is a 1964 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,306cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1964 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 41,920 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 BOC 258B, 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 62 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BOC 258B is a 1964 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1964.

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