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HPX 299H

1970 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

84,664 mi
Last recorded84,664 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl54,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPX 299H
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 84,664 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 84,522 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 84,049 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 83,760 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 83,466 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 83,090 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 82,745 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 82,251 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2012 82,071 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

fuel hose at fuel tank old and deteriating

nearside tyre has slight cut in sidewall

rear tyres have slight ridge lines in side walls inner face

slight weep at fuel tank

steering damper bush slightly split

Fail 26 Jun 2012 82,071 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

fuel hose at fuel tank old and deteriating

nearside tyre has slight cut in sidewall

rear tyres have slight ridge lines in side walls inner face

slight weep at fuel tank

steering damper bush slightly split

Pass 27 Jun 2011 81,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 81,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 80,809 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 80,790 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2008 80,329 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 80,160 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 79,669 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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HPX 299H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HPX 299H, 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 HPX 299H registered?

HPX 299H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 May 1970.

Is HPX 299H safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPX 299H shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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