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EOG 86K

1972 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,301 mi
Last recorded137,301 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl91,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOG 86K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 137,301 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 137,247 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 137,247 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2023 137,189 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 137,108 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 136,921 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 136,852 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 136,851 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 136,598 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 136,598 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 136,159 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 135,657 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 135,657 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 135,373 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 134,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 134,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 133,953 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 133,474 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 132,336 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 132,290 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 131,324 miles

slight brake drag at front wheels

Pass 29 May 2009 131,078 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 130,718 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 130,354 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 129,172 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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EOG 86K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 91,141 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 EOG 86K, 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 54 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EOG 86K registered?

EOG 86K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 April 1972.

Is EOG 86K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOG 86K shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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