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HGC 2J

1970 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,734 mi
Last recorded17,734 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl54,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGC 2J
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 17,734 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 17,629 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 17,622 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 17,609 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 17,492 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2015 17,492 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2014 17,311 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 17,308 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 17,295 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 17,295 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 71,076 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 69,120 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 16,765 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 16,360 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 15,878 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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HGC 2J is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HGC 2J, 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.

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What year was HGC 2J registered?

HGC 2J is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 November 1970.

Is HGC 2J safe to buy?

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