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NUP 849J

1970 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

37,592 mi
Last recorded37,592 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl54,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUP 849J
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 37,592 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 37,592 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 37,502 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 37,327 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 37,327 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 36,869 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 36,869 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 36,155 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 34,440 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 34,414 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 34,389 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 34,387 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2008 34,335 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 54,337 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 33,512 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 33,311 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 31,018 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2006 31,016 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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NUP 849J is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 54,920 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 NUP 849J, 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 56 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 NUP 849J registered?

NUP 849J is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 August 1970.

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The MOT history for NUP 849J shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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