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GYY 406L

1972 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

90,354 mi
Last recorded90,354 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl91,141 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYY 406L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 90,354 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 89,313 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 89,333 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 89,094 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective perished (6.1.2 (a))

front suspension cross member bushes starting perish

underside 0f car, has been heavily wax oiled

Pass 25 Jan 2017 89,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 89,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/ roll bar mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 88,904 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 88,897 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 88,700 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 88,700 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 88,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 88,316 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 86,650 miles

Nearside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 85,358 miles

All rear metal suspension componants surface corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak on engine.

Passenger side front brake binding on slightly.

Passenger side front tyre wearing smooth on inner edges.

Passenger side seat belt slow to retract.

Surface corrosion to both rear outer sills.

Wiper blades in poor condition.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 83,521 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Nov 2010 83,521 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 11 Nov 2009 82,142 miles

All rear metal brake pipes getting corroded.

Battery insecure.

Both front inner wheel arches getting corroded.

Corrosion in passenger side front metal inner splash shield.

Driver side front metal brake pipe getting corroded.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Passenger side rear tyre worn to 2mm tread bars.

Washers weak in operation.

Fail 11 Nov 2009 82,142 miles

All rear metal brake pipes getting corroded.

Battery insecure.

Both front inner wheel arches getting corroded.

Corrosion in passenger side front metal inner splash shield.

Driver side front metal brake pipe getting corroded.

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Passenger side rear tyre worn to 2mm tread bars.

Washers weak in operation.

Pass 28 Oct 2008 79,629 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 79,610 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

offside front tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2007 79,145 miles

Corrosion hole in drivers side front splash shield more than 12 inches from any suspension mounting.

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 77,651 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 77,651 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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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GYY 406L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 91,141 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 GYY 406L, 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 54 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GYY 406L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 September 1972.

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