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FP 9960

1971 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,254 mi
Last recorded111,254 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl97,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP 9960
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2009 111,254 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rubber fuel hoses at fuel pump perished and steel pipe corroded.

wiper blades deterioated.

Pass 26 Jun 2007 110,716 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 109,641 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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FP 9960 is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 97,817 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 FP 9960, 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 55 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FP 9960?

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What year was FP 9960 registered?

FP 9960 is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is FP 9960 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP 9960 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP 9960 have outstanding finance?

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