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KAZ 7357

1972 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,936 mi
Last recorded115,936 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl91,141 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAZ 7357
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 115,936 miles

underside has old repairs

Pass 30 May 2017 114,271 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside handbrake cable resting on exhaust

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box/pipes (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 May 2016 114,083 miles

Nearside hand brake cable fouling exhaust

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2015 113,897 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

nearside handbrake cable resting on exhaust

Pass 24 Jun 2014 111,703 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

nearside handbrake cable resting on exhaust

Pass 23 May 2013 110,727 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside hand brake cable resting on exhaust

offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

rear diff has oil leakage

Fail 23 May 2013 110,721 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside hand brake cable resting on exhaust

offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

rear diff has oil leakage

Pass 11 May 2012 108,994 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

indicator switch slightly faulty

nearside headlamp deteriorated slightly

rear diff leaking oil slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2011 108,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight movement at front cross member mountings (rear ones)

slight movement at steering box to body mounting

Fail 2 Jun 2011 108,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight movement at front cross member mountings (rear ones)

slight movement at steering box to body mounting

Pass 10 Jun 2010 107,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 103,352 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 103,349 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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)

Offside Front 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)

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

o/s front floor corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2008 102,600 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 101,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 99,803 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 99,803 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2005 97,635 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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KAZ 7357 is a 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 91,141 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 KAZ 7357, 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 54 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KAZ 7357 registered?

KAZ 7357 is a 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 January 1972.

Is KAZ 7357 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAZ 7357 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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