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EEH 102J

1970 Mercedes-benz Sl

Beige Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,981 mi
Last recorded34,981 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl54,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEH 102J
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1970
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 34,981 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 34,595 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 34,595 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 34,002 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 33,500 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 33,215 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 32,642 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 32,242 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 31,617 miles

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded and holed not within prescribed failure area

Pass 29 Oct 2009 31,188 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 31,188 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 30,578 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 30,578 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 29,992 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 29,992 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 29,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

some wear in front top suspension mounts.

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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EEH 102J is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl in Beige with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EEH 102J, 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

How do I check the history of EEH 102J?

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What year was EEH 102J registered?

EEH 102J is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 September 1970.

Is EEH 102J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EEH 102J shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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