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BWT 887H

1970 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

29,228 mi
Last recorded29,228 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl54,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWT 887H
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 29,228 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 26,369 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 26,369 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 24,787 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 23,579 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 22,098 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 17,924 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 13,957 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 7,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 5,920 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 5,220 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 5,211 miles

Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 4,817 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 3,893 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 2,984 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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BWT 887H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BWT 887H, 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.

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What year was BWT 887H registered?

BWT 887H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 May 1970.

Is BWT 887H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWT 887H shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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