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KUJ 96J

1971 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,386 mi
Last recorded61,386 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl97,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUJ 96J
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 61,386 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 61,374 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 61,373 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired x member (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill floor and chassi (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassi (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 61,369 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak from gearbox oil leak from rear axle pinion seal

Fail 25 Feb 2015 61,367 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak from gearbox oil leak from rear axle pinion seal

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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KUJ 96J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 97,817 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 KUJ 96J, 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 55 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 KUJ 96J registered?

KUJ 96J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 September 1971.

Is KUJ 96J safe to buy?

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