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ELC 370J

1970 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

40,439 mi
Last recorded40,439 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl54,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELC 370J
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 40,439 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 40,382 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 40,380 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2024 40,216 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 40,181 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 40,154 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 40,077 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 40,023 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 39,932 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 39,830 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 39,766 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 39,547 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 39,547 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 May 2015 39,261 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 39,261 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 38,960 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 38,715 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 38,393 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 38,156 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 38,156 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 May 2010 37,984 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2010 37,984 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 37,794 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 37,495 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 37,025 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2007 37,025 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 36,182 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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ELC 370J is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ELC 370J, 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 ELC 370J registered?

ELC 370J is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 August 1970.

Is ELC 370J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELC 370J shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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