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PGF 65K

1971 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,282 mi
Last recorded118,282 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl97,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGF 65K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 118,282 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Oil cooler. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working, pre april 1980.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 118,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Oil cooler. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working, pre april 1980.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 114,099 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 113,687 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all underneath car covered in underseal

Pass 1 Sep 2016 112,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak CRANK PULLEY SEAL OR SUMP TANK SEAL ()

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged BOTH SIDES (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 111,770 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 110,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 110,456 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 108,097 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 107,844 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 107,803 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 107,288 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 106,620 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 106,608 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear of boot floor corroding.

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Offside mirror glass cracked.

Offside rear brake pipe corroding slightly.

Poor repair on nearside rear inner floor panel near rear suspension front mounting point.

Underseal and sealant impedes inspection of previous various welding repairs.

Fail 9 Apr 2008 106,466 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion assesment as best as could vehicle heavily undersealed

exhaust rubbers are perishing and cracking

exhausty showing age

front anti roll bar bushes are heavily perishing

offside front wheel binding

petrol cap seal perishing

small chips in windscreen

suspension bushes are perishing

Pass 9 Apr 2008 106,466 miles

Oil leak

corrosion assesment as best as could vehicle heavily undersealed

exhaust rubbers are perishing and cracking

exhausty showing age

front anti roll bar bushes are heavily perishing

offside front wheel binding

petrol cap seal perishing

small chips in windscreen

suspension bushes are perishing

Pass 30 May 2006 106,387 miles

has had new underseal

oil leak

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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PGF 65K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 PGF 65K, 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 PGF 65K registered?

PGF 65K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 November 1971.

Is PGF 65K safe to buy?

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