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NHV 450L

1972 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,656 mi
Last recorded94,656 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl91,141 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHV 450L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 94,656 miles

Nearside Front brake slight binding

Nearside Front floorpan corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 94,622 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight movement on front subframe bushes

Pass 18 Jun 2014 94,582 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight movement on front subframe bushes

Fail 11 Jun 2014 94,576 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight movement on front subframe bushes

Fail 12 Jun 2013 94,499 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 94,499 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 94,497 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

transmisson leak

Fail 23 Nov 2009 94,490 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside rear inner arches corroded outside of percribed areas

nearside front inner arch has corrsion out side of percribed areas

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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NHV 450L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NHV 450L, 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 NHV 450L registered?

NHV 450L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 October 1972.

Is NHV 450L safe to buy?

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