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HTT 293N

1975 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,628 mi
Last recorded126,628 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1975 Mercedes-benz Sl109,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTT 293N
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 126,628 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Welded patches

Pass 10 Nov 2017 126,616 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 126,607 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 126,306 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 126,348 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 126,348 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 126,343 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 126,306 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 126,306 miles

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

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside and nearside body sills corroding.

Fail 8 May 2013 126,298 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 126,237 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside front and Offside front lower sills are corroded but are not in any prescribed area

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

Offside rear lower body is corroded

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2011 125,919 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Front Subframe Mounts are slightly weak but not considered excessive

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

Offside front lower body area is corroded but is considered excessive

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2011 125,919 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Offside front lower body area is corroded but is considered excessive

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2010 125,689 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2009 125,176 miles

all ball jionts have slight play

engine oil leak

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

oil around steering box

rear brake pads getting low

rear suspension arm rubber bushs deteriorated but not resulting in movement

slight movement on handbrake lever

Fail 12 Mar 2009 125,175 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leaks

oil around steering box

Pass 23 Jun 2006 125,080 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 124,128 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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HTT 293N is a 1975 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HTT 293N, 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 HTT 293N registered?

HTT 293N is a 1975 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1975.

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