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OBV 453H

1970 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,321 mi
Last recorded90,321 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl54,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBV 453H
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1970
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 90,321 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 90,151 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 90,133 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 90,119 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 90,120 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 90,104 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 90,020 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 87,939 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 85,473 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 85,473 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 60,814 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 60,814 miles

Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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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OBV 453H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OBV 453H, 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 OBV 453H registered?

OBV 453H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 March 1970.

Is OBV 453H safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBV 453H shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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