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NPJ 267L

1972 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,619 mi
Last recorded122,619 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl91,141 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPJ 267L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 122,619 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim low in comparison to nearside JUST DEEMED PASSABLE

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

Parking brake performance JUST MEETING REQUIRED GUIDELINES ON EFFICIENCY - MONITOR

Fail 25 Apr 2025 122,619 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim low in comparison to nearside JUST DEEMED PASSABLE

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

Parking brake performance JUST MEETING REQUIRED GUIDELINES ON EFFICIENCY - MONITOR

Pass 1 May 2024 121,847 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 121,080 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 120,725 miles
Pass 2 May 2011 120,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 10 Dec 2009 120,506 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 120,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 120,496 miles

Both sills corroded and thin

Slight blow from center and rear exhausts

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 14 Sep 2005 120,437 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 120,437 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f outer sill inner wheel arch corroded and thin

nail in o/s/r tyre

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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NPJ 267L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NPJ 267L, 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 NPJ 267L registered?

NPJ 267L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 October 1972.

Is NPJ 267L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPJ 267L shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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