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EHJ 364H

1970 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,866 mi
Last recorded25,866 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl54,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHJ 364H
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2025 25,866 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fulcrum pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fulcrum pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 25,773 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 25,770 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 25,747 miles

Off Side Front Iner Wheel Arch Slight Corrosion..

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 25,720 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 25,664 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 25,586 miles

Off Side Front Iner Wheel Arch Corrosion..

Fail 10 Apr 2012 25,582 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Off Side Front Iner Wheel Arch Corrosion..

Pass 21 May 2010 25,418 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 25,000 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 22,487 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 20,541 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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EHJ 364H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EHJ 364H, 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.

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What year was EHJ 364H registered?

EHJ 364H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1970.

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