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NKY 3M

1973 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

92,134 mi
Last recorded92,134 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl93,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKY 3M
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 92,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front pan bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 92,134 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front pan bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 91,819 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various points of corrosion on suspension components

Pass 18 Apr 2018 91,262 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 90,956 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 89,636 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 89,026 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 88,000 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 86,542 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 85,260 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 84,568 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 82,124 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

interior mirror glass deteriorated / two door mirrors fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2008 83,815 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Outer Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

interior mirror glass slightly deteriorated /two door mirrors fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2007 82,375 miles

some rust on n earside rear chassis near suspension stress point

Pass 5 Dec 2006 82,375 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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NKY 3M is a 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 NKY 3M, 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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NKY 3M is a 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 September 1973.

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