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FBY 501H

1970 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,580 mi
Last recorded21,580 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl54,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBY 501H
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 21,580 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 21,547 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 21,376 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 21,145 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 20,908 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 20,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 19,699 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 19,606 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 19,600 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 18,942 miles

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

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

oil leak at front

oil leak at rear

Pass 16 Feb 2009 16,208 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 16,208 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 13,517 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 10,706 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 501H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 501H, 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 501H registered?

FBY 501H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is FBY 501H safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBY 501H shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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