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FAW 235C

1965 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2306cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

1,934 mi
Last recorded1,934 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 1965 Mercedes-benz Sl50,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAW 235C
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,306cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 1,934 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 1,834 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside slight play in steering idler

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 1,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of cross member next to anti-roll bar mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of cross member next to anti-roll bar mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside slight play in steering idler

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 1,799 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 1,740 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 1,696 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 1,567 miles

osf headlamp poor image

osr wheel bearing movement

slight movement in front kingpin joints

Pass 18 Sep 2012 1,443 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

Fail 12 Sep 2012 1,429 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 1,348 miles

movement in nsf steering pivot joint

slight movement in osr hub bearing

Fail 2 Sep 2011 1,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

movement in nsf steering pivot joint

slight movement in osr hub bearing

Pass 27 Aug 2010 1,015 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 818 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 765 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 741 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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FAW 235C is a 1965 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,306cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1965 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 50,770 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 FAW 235C, 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 61 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 FAW 235C registered?

FAW 235C is a 1965 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 June 1965.

Is FAW 235C safe to buy?

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