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PGU 279K

1971 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,478 mi
Last recorded114,478 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl97,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGU 279K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 114,478 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 114,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 112,403 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 111,760 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 111,756 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 111,091 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 111,091 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2018 111,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 109,423 miles

Central Rear Oil leak Differential ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner Sill/ Floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Boot Floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 109,423 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Braking system leaking Brake Pipe At Footwell (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak Differential ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner Sill/ Floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Boot Floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 108,106 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 108,106 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 10,689 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 105,717 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 104,977 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 103,888 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 103,355 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 102,860 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 102,847 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

neatside and offside tyres sidewalls are perished unable to chech oofside front and rear wheel bearing due to brakes binding

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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PGU 279K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PGU 279K, 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 PGU 279K registered?

PGU 279K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 1971.

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