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FNN 607C

1965 Mercedes-benz Sl

Cream Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

46,269 mi
Last recorded46,269 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1965 Mercedes-benz Sl50,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNN 607C
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1965
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 46,269 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 46,269 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 45,147 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 45,075 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 41,513 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 40,192 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 39,571 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 39,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 39,500 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 39,464 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 39,153 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 38,848 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 37,815 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 37,361 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 37,151 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 35,722 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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FNN 607C is a 1965 Mercedes-benz Sl in Cream with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 FNN 607C, 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 FNN 607C registered?

FNN 607C is a 1965 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 June 1965.

Is FNN 607C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNN 607C shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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