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NRX 175K

1972 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

104,901 mi
Last recorded104,901 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl91,141 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRX 175K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 104,901 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 104,899 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 104,894 miles

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 104,880 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 104,880 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 104,879 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 104,879 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 104,613 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 104,613 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 104,262 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 104,259 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 103,529 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 103,529 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 102,756 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 102,756 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 101,830 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 17 Oct 2006 101,830 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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NRX 175K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NRX 175K, 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 NRX 175K registered?

NRX 175K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 February 1972.

Is NRX 175K safe to buy?

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