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FNN 878C

1964 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

2,492 mi
Last recorded2,492 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 1964 Mercedes-benz Sl41,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNN 878C
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1964
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 2,492 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 2,444 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)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 2,444 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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 27 Jun 2014 2,376 miles

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

slight play in o.s. & n.s.king pins

Fail 20 Jun 2014 2,376 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight play in o.s. & n.s.king pins

Pass 28 Aug 2012 2,235 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 449 miles

n/s door handle from inside sticks

n/s h/lamp aim slightly low

o/s seat belt slightly marked

play on o/s front top ball joint

power steering box leaking slightly

slight play on n/s front bottom ball joints

slight play on o/s rear wheel bearing

slight play on steering joints

Pass 5 Aug 2009 97,930 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 96,411 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear foot brake slower to react

Fail 24 Jul 2008 96,344 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear foot brake slower to react

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 878C is a 1964 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1964 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 41,920 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 FNN 878C, 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 62 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FNN 878C is a 1964 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1964.

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