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BVX 379L

1973 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

76,028 mi
Last recorded76,028 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl93,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVX 379L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 76,028 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 75,610 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 75,610 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch is rusted and holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing is rusted and holed less the 30 cm from the brake servo (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill is rusted and holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner wing is rusted and holed

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2015 72,837 miles

Boot floor corroded.

Nearside mirror glass missing.

Fail 24 Nov 2014 73,743 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside mirror glass missing.

Offside boot floor corroded.

Fail 18 Aug 2014 73,721 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2011 73,692 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 73,692 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 31 May 2011 73,632 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre under inflated

Fail 12 Oct 2010 71,244 miles

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 71,244 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 67,604 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 67,584 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 67,584 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 66,263 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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BVX 379L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 93,304 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 BVX 379L, 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 53 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 BVX 379L registered?

BVX 379L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 1973.

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