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CTV 151K

1972 Mercedes-benz Sl

Brown Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,247 mi
Last recorded97,247 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl91,141 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTV 151K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 97,247 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 97,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively swept area insufficient (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 97,155 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 96,952 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2010 96,892 miles

Oil leak

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 96,892 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 96,878 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 96,736 miles

corrosion in a number of places including suspension ,ounting and chassis areas

horn operation defective in certain steering position

nearside and offside front inner brake discs rusty

nearside and offside rear anti roll bar link bushs perished

slight flex at chassis at steering box

slight play offside rear wheel bearing slight play

Fail 31 Oct 2007 96,736 miles

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

corrosion in a number of places including suspension ,ounting and chassis areas

horn operation defective in certain steering position

nearside and offside front inner brake discs rusty

nearside and offside rear anti roll bar link bushs perished

slight flex at chassis at steering box

slight play offside rear wheel bearing slight play

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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CTV 151K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl in Brown with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 91,141 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 CTV 151K, 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 54 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 CTV 151K registered?

CTV 151K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 February 1972.

Is CTV 151K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTV 151K shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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