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OCM 314H

1970 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,106 mi
Last recorded65,106 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl54,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCM 314H
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1970
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 65,106 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 64,937 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 64,937 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 64,204 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 64,096 miles

service brake efficiency only just met.

Pass 6 Sep 2017 63,400 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 63,154 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Aug 2015 61,987 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 61,980 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2011 61,945 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 61,942 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front panel corroding

Pass 14 Apr 2009 61,910 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 61,845 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 61,841 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2007 61,667 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 61,646 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 61,486 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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OCM 314H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold 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 OCM 314H, 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 OCM 314H registered?

OCM 314H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 June 1970.

Is OCM 314H safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCM 314H 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.

Does OCM 314H have outstanding finance?

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