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GPF 105J

1970 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

24,821 mi
Last recorded24,821 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl54,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPF 105J
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1970
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 24,821 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 24,820 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

battery insecure,rear silencer mtg missing,n/s/r inner sill rusting,o/s/r chassis rail rusting

Pass 28 Oct 2009 23,083 miles

battery insecure,slight play both king pins

Fail 21 Oct 2009 2,294 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery insecure,slight play both king pins

Pass 2 Oct 2008 21,945 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 20,206 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 20,108 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside/offside front chassis has slight corosion not within 30cm of stress point.

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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GPF 105J is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 54,920 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 GPF 105J, 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 56 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 GPF 105J?

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What year was GPF 105J registered?

GPF 105J is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 September 1970.

Is GPF 105J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPF 105J shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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