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LPB 68N

1974 Mercedes-benz Sl

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,959 mi
Last recorded111,959 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2007
Typical for 1974 Mercedes-benz Sl91,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPB 68N
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2007 111,959 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 111,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 110,253 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front and rear sub-frame mounts slightly perished

both outer door sills have slight corrorsion

Fail 9 Jun 2006 110,223 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both outer door sills slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2005 109,814 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 109,814 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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LPB 68N is a 1974 Mercedes-benz Sl in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 91,273 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 LPB 68N, 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 52 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LPB 68N?

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What year was LPB 68N registered?

LPB 68N is a 1974 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 September 1974.

Is LPB 68N safe to buy?

The MOT history for LPB 68N shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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