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EJX 366D

1966 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,082 mi
Last recorded78,082 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2007
Typical for 1966 Mercedes-benz Sl49,522 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJX 366D
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1966
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2007 78,082 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 78,082 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2006 78,079 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 78,079 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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EJX 366D is a 1966 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EJX 366D, 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 EJX 366D registered?

EJX 366D is a 1966 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1966.

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