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GHT 378N

1974 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

214,819 mi
Last recorded214,819 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2009
Typical for 1974 Mercedes-benz Sl91,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHT 378N
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2009 214,819 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front inner wheel arch corroded

prescribed areas appear to fo been welded and then undersealed

prescribed areas are corroded

prescribed areas have been undersealed

steering system has free play detected at road wheel

Fail 23 Sep 2009 214,413 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres worn / deteriorated

front chassis corroded inner wheel arch

o/s/r spring mounting arer corroded

prescribed areas appear to of been welded and then undersealed

prescribed areas corroded

prescribed areas have been undersealed

Pass 27 Sep 2008 208,387 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

o/s/f inner wing corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2008 208,313 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

o/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2006 199,640 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2006 199,424 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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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GHT 378N is a 1974 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 91,273 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 GHT 378N, 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 52 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GHT 378N is a 1974 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 November 1974.

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