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HRV 696N

1975 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,578 mi
Last recorded154,578 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1975 Mercedes-benz Sl109,442 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRV 696N
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 154,578 miles

front valence insecure

nearside and offfside front inner wheel arches rusty

nearside and offside front and rear floor pans corroded

nearside and offside lower suspension arms rubber bushes perished

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches rusty

slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint

Fail 21 Apr 2010 154,578 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front valence insecure

nearside and offfside front inner wheel arches rusty

nearside and offside front and rear floor pans corroded

nearside and offside lower suspension arms rubber bushes perished

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches rusty

slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint

Pass 18 May 2009 153,659 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 153,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 152,746 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 152,746 miles

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

Nearside 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 17 Aug 2006 151,581 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 151,581 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 150,295 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 150,295 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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HRV 696N is a 1975 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 109,442 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 HRV 696N, 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 51 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 HRV 696N registered?

HRV 696N is a 1975 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 July 1975.

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