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NRX 353K

1972 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (11 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate45.8%

Mileage

60,744 mi
Last recorded60,744 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl91,141 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRX 353K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 60,744 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 60,744 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Flitch Panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 60,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

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

smear on wipers

Fail 9 Jun 2017 60,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

smear on wipers

Pass 10 Jun 2016 59,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner and outer sills heavily corroded

Oil leak

Smear on wipers

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 59,542 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner and outer sills heavily corroded

Oil leak

Smear on wipers

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 58,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

heavy underbody corrosion on both sills and chassic

Fail 11 Jun 2015 58,661 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

heavy underbody corrosion on both sills and chassic

Pass 10 Sep 2013 57,222 miles

Indicator switch doesnt stay on . Have to hold in direction required

exhaust mounting broken

Fail 9 Sep 2013 57,222 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Indicator switch doesnt stay on . Have to hold in direction required

exhaust rubber brocken

Pass 28 Jul 2012 56,905 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion on both rear inner sills

corrosion on nearside front chassic leg

exhaust mounts deteristed

Fail 26 Jul 2012 56,905 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

corrosion on both rear inner sills

corrosion on nearside front chassic leg

exhaust mounts deteristed

Pass 5 Aug 2011 56,087 miles

exhaust rubbers perished

corrosion on both rear inner sills

corrosion on nearside front jacking point

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 56,087 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion on both rear inner sills

corrosion on nearside front jacking point

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 3 Aug 2010 55,578 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 55,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

center exhaust mount missing

Pass 4 Aug 2009 54,579 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 54,579 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2008 54,469 miles

offside front chassis corrodeing

Fail 21 Jul 2008 54,468 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside front chassis corrodeing

spare tyre worn to limit

Fail 15 Jan 2008 54,464 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front chassis corrodeing

spare tyre worn to limit

Pass 1 Feb 2007 54,227 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 54,227 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2006 53,631 miles

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

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

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 353K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.8%.

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 353K, 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 353K registered?

NRX 353K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 1972.

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