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EFH 294M

1973 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,094 mi
Last recorded99,094 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl93,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFH 294M
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 99,094 miles

adv ised slight play sterring ideler

advised front suspension bushes worn

advised fuel pipes and brake pipes slight corrosion

advised gen c orrosion

advised headlamps dull refector poor condition

advised nsf fllor corroded

advised parking brake levere stiff effiency ok

advised slight paly at sterring wheeel

advisede slight play both rear wheel bearings

Fail 23 Apr 2014 99,094 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

adv ised slight play sterring ideler

advised front suspension bushes worn

advised fuel pipes and brake pipes slight corrosion

advised gen c orrosion

advised headlamps dull refector poor condition

advised nsf fllor corroded

advised parking brake levere stiff effiency ok

advised slight paly at sterring wheeel

advisede slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 3 Apr 2013 99,090 miles

advised gen corrosion

advised nsf top arm front bush worn

advised oil leak

advised osf suspension bed bush worn

advised slight play in sterring box

advised slight play osr nsr wheel bearing

Fail 3 Apr 2013 99,090 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

advised gen corrosion

advised nsf top arm front bush worn

advised oil leak

advised osf suspension bed bush worn

advised slight play osr nsr wheel bearing

Pass 12 May 2012 99,307 miles

advised corrosion nsr outer sill end

advised gen corrosion

advised slight corrosion brake pipes

advised slight oil leak osf

advised slight play sterring joints

Fail 1 May 2012 99,307 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

advised corrosion nsr outer sill end

advised gen corrosion

advised slight corrosion brake pipes

advised slight oil leak osf

advised slight play sterring joints

Pass 19 May 2011 98,830 miles

advised gen corrosion in places

advised headlamp reflectors rusty

advised osf chassis corroded not holed

advised slight bend nsf rim

advised slight binding osr brake

advised slight corrosion nsr sill end

Pass 11 May 2010 98,067 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

advised osf inner wing corroded

advised rear sill corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2010 98,067 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear sill corroded

Offside front inner wing corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2009 96,645 miles

advised brake pipes started corroding

advised corrosion nsr outer sill

advised fuel pipes corroded

advised nsr inner wheel arch corroded

advised slight play rear wheel bearings

Pass 25 Mar 2008 95,387 miles

advised exhaust rubbers cracking

advised not much travel on handbrake

advised ns headlamp dim

advised nsr brake pipe slight corrosion

advised play in sterring joints

Pass 27 Apr 2007 93,452 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 93,452 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 92,428 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 92,423 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EFH 294M is a 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 93,304 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 EFH 294M, 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 53 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 EFH 294M registered?

EFH 294M is a 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 September 1973.

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