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NRX 340K

1971 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,728 mi
Last recorded116,728 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl97,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRX 340K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 116,728 miles

rear brakes fluctuating

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 21 Jul 2016 116,721 miles

corrosion nearside rear floor

corrosion offside b post

Pass 24 Jul 2015 116,721 miles

corrosion nearside rear floor

corrosion offside rear inner sill

slight noise offside front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jul 2014 116,711 miles

headlamp aims BORDERLINE

o/s step sill

steering wheel grip

Pass 22 Jun 2013 116,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2013 116,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 116,376 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 116,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 115,888 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 115,887 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 115,872 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 115,872 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 115,413 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 115,413 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 115,339 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 115,262 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 115,262 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 115,252 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 340K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 340K, 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 340K registered?

NRX 340K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 August 1971.

Is NRX 340K safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRX 340K shows 18 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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