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LVF 350L

1973 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,784 mi
Last recorded113,784 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl93,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVF 350L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 113,784 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 113,776 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 113,778 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 113,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front inner wheelarch corroded - not structual

Fail 10 Feb 2014 113,701 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front floor/outer sill corroded but not structual

nearside front inner wheelarch corroded but not structual

Pass 6 Jul 2010 110,166 miles

nearside front inner wheel arch and offside rear boot floor excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 1 Jul 2010 110,164 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe 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 Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

nearside front outer sill, nearside front floor, nearside front inner wheel arch and offside rear boot floor all excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 8 Oct 2008 102,869 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 102,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 101,113 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 100,645 miles

corrsion n/s/f outter sill & n/s/r inner sill

Pass 13 Sep 2005 99,404 miles

nearside front brake is binding slightly.offside rear service brake has low reading compared to other side

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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LVF 350L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 93,304 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 LVF 350L, 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 53 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 LVF 350L registered?

LVF 350L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 April 1973.

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