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KEY 438G

1966 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,170 mi
Last recorded17,170 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1966 Mercedes-benz Sl49,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEY 438G
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1966
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 17,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 17,001 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 17,001 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 16,627 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 15,990 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 15,971 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 15,937 miles

Nearside Front has slight binding

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 1 Jun 2015 15,891 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 15,873 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2014 15,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2012 15,739 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 15,739 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front wheels have play

could not see front or rear brakes

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2011 15,719 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front wheels have slight play

could not see front or rear brake pads

Fail 5 Oct 2011 15,699 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 15,681 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 15,645 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

rear silencer slightly corroded

steering shock has slight leak

Pass 21 Sep 2009 15,645 miles

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

rear silencer slightly corroded

steering shock has slight leak

Pass 22 Sep 2008 15,627 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 15,608 miles

o/s wiper smeary

o/s/r light lens cracked

slight play in n/s/f idler bush

handbrake effiency low on o/s

o/s wiper deteriated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 15,581 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 15,581 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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KEY 438G is a 1966 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1966 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 49,522 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 KEY 438G, 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 60 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 KEY 438G registered?

KEY 438G is a 1966 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 May 1966.

Is KEY 438G safe to buy?

The MOT history for KEY 438G shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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