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DBY 252M

1971 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

150,284 mi
Last recorded150,284 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl97,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBY 252M
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 12 May 2015 150,284 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 150,280 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 149,346 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 148,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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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DBY 252M is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 97,817 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 DBY 252M, 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 55 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DBY 252M registered?

DBY 252M is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is DBY 252M safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBY 252M shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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