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ECH 30J

1970 Mercedes-benz Sl

Not stated Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,483 mi
Last recorded90,483 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl54,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECH 30J
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1970
ColourNot stated
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 90,483 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 90,117 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fluid leak, but not excessive leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 90,115 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant leak ()

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 90,108 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 90,080 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 90,001 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 90,001 miles

Battery insecure

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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ECH 30J is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl in Not stated with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 ECH 30J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ECH 30J registered?

ECH 30J is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 November 1970.

Is ECH 30J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECH 30J shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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