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EBR 4D

1966 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

72,843 mi
Last recorded72,843 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 1966 Mercedes-benz Sl49,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBR 4D
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1966
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 72,843 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 72,745 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 72,672 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 72,598 miles

Both front tyres cracked but not deep enough to reach cords or ply

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 72,498 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 72,494 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play chalked (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play chalked (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 72,452 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 72,420 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 72,418 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 72,341 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 72,340 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 72,256 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 72,251 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 72,162 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 72,162 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 72,085 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 72,085 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 72,002 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 71,933 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 71,824 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 71,738 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)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 71,732 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 71,726 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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EBR 4D is a 1966 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1966 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 49,522 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 EBR 4D, 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 60 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 EBR 4D registered?

EBR 4D is a 1966 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 March 1966.

Is EBR 4D safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBR 4D shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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