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GFW 597L

1973 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,573 mi
Last recorded48,573 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl93,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFW 597L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 48,573 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 45,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 May 2007 40,732 miles

Both front brake hoses chaffed at fixing to suspension leg

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2007 40,732 miles

Both front brake hoses chaffed at fixing to suspension leg

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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GFW 597L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 93,304 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 GFW 597L, 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 53 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 GFW 597L?

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What year was GFW 597L registered?

GFW 597L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 June 1973.

Is GFW 597L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFW 597L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GFW 597L have outstanding finance?

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