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FWW 234L

1971 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,373 mi
Last recorded67,373 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl97,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWW 234L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 67,373 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 67,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion on offside front wing

Light rust under vehicle

Pass 14 Aug 2013 67,361 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Fog light switch faulty - tell tale not working

Front subframe mounting bushes worn

Nearside front inner wheel arch excessive corrosion

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear subframe mounting bushes worn

Fail 14 Aug 2013 67,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front brake discs corroded

Fog light switch faulty - tell tale not working

Front subframe mounting bushes worn

Nearside front inner wheel arch excessive corrosion

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear subframe mounting bushes worn

Pass 15 Aug 2012 67,359 miles

front suspension crossmember mounting bushs worn

play in steering column & steering box.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 67,352 miles

front discs corroded

nsf floor corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2010 67,329 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front inner wheel arch holed

oil level over full

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2009 67,212 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 67,212 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 67,044 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

play in steering

Pass 16 Jul 2007 66,703 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 66,703 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 66,392 miles

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

both spotlight glasses broken

underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2006 66,384 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front spotlights glass broken

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2005 66,011 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FWW 234L is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FWW 234L, 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.

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What year was FWW 234L registered?

FWW 234L is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is FWW 234L safe to buy?

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