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FBY 473H

1970 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,393 mi
Last recorded3,393 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl54,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBY 473H
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2016 3,393 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 68,924 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 68,923 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 68,902 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 68,745 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 68,682 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 68,398 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 68,237 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 68,002 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 67,001 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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FBY 473H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FBY 473H, 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 FBY 473H registered?

FBY 473H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is FBY 473H safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBY 473H shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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