MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,055 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
all brake pipes coated in under seal
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
all brake pipes coated in under seal
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
advised crack in screen
advised nsf tyre valve perished
advised osr tyre valve perished
advised nsf tyre valve cacking
advised osf valve cracking
advised gen corrosion places
advised tyre valves split
Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
advised corrosion nsf bottom sill to floor
advised erea corrosion in serveral places
advised slight corrosion brake pipe osr caliper
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
corosion out side pescribed areas
front anti roll bar bushes perished
rear suspension bushes perished
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
corosion out side pescribed areas
front anti roll bar bushes perished
rear suspension bushes perished
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EUF 897L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 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 EUF 897L, 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 EUF 897L registered?
EUF 897L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1973.
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