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NRX 268K

1971 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,710 mi
Last recorded110,710 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2009
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl97,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRX 268K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2009 110,710 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 110,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 110,610 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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NRX 268K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 97,817 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 268K, 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 55 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 268K registered?

NRX 268K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 1971.

Is NRX 268K safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRX 268K shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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