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HEG 2D

1966 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2306cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,738 mi
Last recorded79,738 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 1966 Mercedes-benz Sl49,522 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEG 2D
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,306cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 79,738 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 79,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 79,654 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 79,501 miles

underside has been extensively undersealed, but where not ,the chassis shows signs of surface corrosion

various suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2011 79,448 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2010 79,383 miles

near side and off side floor pan area corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2010 79,383 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

near side and off side floor pan area corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2009 79,375 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 79,304 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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HEG 2D is a 1966 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,306cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1966 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 49,522 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 HEG 2D, 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 60 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 HEG 2D registered?

HEG 2D is a 1966 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 November 1966.

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