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GVO 242J

1971 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

3,112 mi
Last recorded3,112 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl97,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVO 242J
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 3,112 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 1,605 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 241 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 236 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 98,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 97,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 95,965 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 95,034 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 94,168 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 93,251 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 93,251 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 91,999 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 90,824 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 90,819 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 89,415 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 89,413 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 88,067 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 86,091 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 85,155 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 83,592 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 83,313 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 May 2009 81,235 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 81,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2008 79,673 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 79,673 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 79,339 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 78,023 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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GVO 242J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GVO 242J, 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 GVO 242J registered?

GVO 242J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 March 1971.

Is GVO 242J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVO 242J shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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