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LRD 834L

1972 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

179,288 mi
Last recorded179,288 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl91,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRD 834L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 179,288 miles

Heavy corrosion to front and rear inner wheel arches

Offside rear tyre perished

corrosion to chassis and floors

corrosion to door shuts

corrosion to inner and outer sills

corrosion to rear spring mounts

Fail 12 Dec 2016 179,286 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill X3 (5.2.6)

Heavy corrosion to front and rear inner wheel arches

Offside rear tyre perished

corrosion to chassis and floors

corrosion to door shuts

corrosion to inner and outer sills

corrosion to rear spring mounts

Pass 18 Dec 2015 179,176 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 179,175 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 179,003 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Radius arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

General corrosion to underside of vehicle and around lower body panels

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 25 Jul 2014 178,726 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 178,135 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 177,513 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 176,571 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 174,890 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 173,028 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 172,886 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 172,877 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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LRD 834L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 LRD 834L, 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 LRD 834L registered?

LRD 834L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is LRD 834L safe to buy?

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