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BVU 815N

1974 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,634 mi
Last recorded35,634 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 1974 Mercedes-benz Sl91,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVU 815N
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1974
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 35,634 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 35,342 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 1 Sep 2014 34,886 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 34,886 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 34,854 miles

Hole/corrosion front of n/s/f floor pan

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked but still complete

Pass 9 Sep 2012 34,745 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 34,654 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 34,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 34,002 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 33,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 33,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 33,038 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 32,956 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 32,956 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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BVU 815N is a 1974 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1974 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 91,273 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 BVU 815N, 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 52 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 BVU 815N?

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What year was BVU 815N registered?

BVU 815N is a 1974 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 September 1974.

Is BVU 815N safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVU 815N shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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