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NDW 1P

1975 Mercedes-benz Sl

Yellow Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

92,749 mi
Last recorded92,749 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1975 Mercedes-benz Sl109,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDW 1P
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 92,749 miles

offside and nearside front coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 25 May 2017 92,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside and nearside front coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 9 May 2017 92,743 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 92,626 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 91,765 miles

oil leak

rear differential leak

light washers not working

Nearside Front anti roll-bar bush corroded, but no excessive movement.

Offside Front anti roll-bar bush corroded, but no excessive movement.

Pass 8 Jan 2015 91,131 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight oil leak on steering box

Fail 7 Jan 2015 91,131 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

brake fluid level just above minimum

front brake pads low

slight oil leak on steering box

wipers split but clearing screen

Pass 4 Dec 2013 90,486 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

VIN plate (front) numbers slightly worn away

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2013 90,486 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

VIN plate (front) numbers slightly worn away

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 90,149 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 90,086 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 89,204 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front outer sill holed by jacking point

underneath of vehicle brake pipes and fuel pipes undersealed

Fail 27 Mar 2012 89,087 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front outer sill holed by jacking point

underneath of vehicle brake pipes and fuel pipes undersealed

Pass 18 Apr 2011 88,429 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 87,012 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 86,396 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 86,275 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 85,805 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 85,805 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

rear fog lamp warning lamp not working

Fail 17 Jul 2006 85,778 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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NDW 1P is a 1975 Mercedes-benz Sl in Yellow with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1975 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 109,442 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 NDW 1P, 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 51 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 NDW 1P registered?

NDW 1P is a 1975 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 August 1975.

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