MOT Status
ValidMileage
87,189 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
exhaust mounting rubber broke
oil leak
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
exhaust mounting rubber broke
oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BRK 280H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 BRK 280H, 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 BRK 280H?
You can check the full history of BRK 280H by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was BRK 280H registered?
BRK 280H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 May 1970.
Is BRK 280H safe to buy?
The MOT history for BRK 280H shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BRK 280H have outstanding finance?
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