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EUF 897L

1973 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,055 mi
Last recorded137,055 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl93,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUF 897L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 137,055 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all brake pipes coated in under seal

Fail 28 Jul 2020 137,055 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 136,976 miles

advised crack in screen

advised nsf tyre valve perished

advised osr tyre valve perished

Pass 19 Feb 2018 136,902 miles

advised nsf tyre valve cacking

advised osf valve cracking

Pass 24 Feb 2017 136,837 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 136,737 miles

advised gen corrosion places

advised tyre valves split

Pass 6 Mar 2015 134,625 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 135,837 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 135,837 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 135,662 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 134,052 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 132,448 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 132,448 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EUF 897L registered?

EUF 897L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is EUF 897L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EUF 897L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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