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OBV 586H

1970 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,053 mi
Last recorded87,053 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl54,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBV 586H
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 87,053 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 86,306 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 86,200 miles

Oil leak

Slight movement Nearside front suspension

Slight movement offside rear suspension

Pass 23 Mar 2017 86,181 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 86,067 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 85,853 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

osr handbrake cable running very close to centre exhaust silencer

slight oil leaks from engine,gearbox and rear differential

Pass 20 Jun 2014 85,518 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2014 85,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2012 85,045 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 85,004 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 84,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

bonnet support defective

nearside parking brake effort low

slight corrosion front chassis legs

slight play nearside & offside front upper suspension

ungrommetted metal p clip used to secure brake pipes

Pass 7 Jun 2011 84,909 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 May 2010 84,560 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 27 May 2010 84,554 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 83,803 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 83,674 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 83,674 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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OBV 586H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 586H, 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 586H registered?

OBV 586H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 May 1970.

Is OBV 586H safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBV 586H shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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