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MDH 63K

1972 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

21,241 mi
Last recorded21,241 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl91,141 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDH 63K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 21,241 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 21,241 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 20,960 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 20,960 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 20,053 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x3 (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 19,921 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt various steering ball joints (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 19,730 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 19,593 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 19,145 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 19,048 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 18,785 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 18,657 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 18,572 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 18,572 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 18,326 miles

minor oil leak

slight brake bind

Pass 22 Mar 2007 18,185 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 17,951 miles

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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MDH 63K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 MDH 63K, 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.

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What year was MDH 63K registered?

MDH 63K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 March 1972.

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