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NRX 416K

1971 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,342 mi
Last recorded141,342 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl97,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRX 416K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 141,342 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 141,292 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Apr 2016 141,202 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 141,168 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 141,122 miles

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

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

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

small leak on rear dif

Pass 16 Apr 2013 141,109 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 141,072 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 139,698 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2011 139,698 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 138,377 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

os chassis rail rusting badly

some rust in ns bulkhead in engine bay

underside of car has had extensive repairs and is covered in underseal but rust is starting to appear again might need work doing soon

Fail 26 Mar 2010 138,377 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

os chassis rail rusting badly

some rust in ns bulkhead in engine bay

underside of car has had extensive repairs and is covered in underseal but rust is starting to appear again might need work doing soon

Pass 23 Apr 2009 138,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

SLIGHT FOOTBRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL

Pass 2 May 2007 138,028 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advancing corrosion to front and rear flooring

general under body corrosion

offside front and nearside rear tyres all badly perished

offside rear inner sill corroded

welding repairs carried out to offside front suspension mount

Fail 18 Apr 2007 138,028 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advancing corrosion to front and rear flooring

general underbody corrosion

offside front tyre badly perished on outer edge

welding repairs carried out to offside front suspension mount

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 416K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 416K, 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 416K registered?

NRX 416K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 August 1971.

Is NRX 416K safe to buy?

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