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MEY 430H

1970 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

43,526 mi
Last recorded43,526 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl54,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEY 430H
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1970
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 43,526 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 41,329 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 41,291 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 41,256 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 41,172 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 41,049 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 40,918 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 40,875 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 40,862 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 40,808 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 40,808 miles

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

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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MEY 430H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 54,920 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 MEY 430H, 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 56 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 MEY 430H?

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What year was MEY 430H registered?

MEY 430H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is MEY 430H safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEY 430H shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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