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PHJ 495K

1972 Mercedes-benz Sl

Beige Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,100 mi
Last recorded82,100 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl91,141 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHJ 495K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1972
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 82,100 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 82,100 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 79,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 79,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 79,269 miles

corrosion offside rear boot floor

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 79,245 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

corrosion offside rear boot floor

Pass 23 Jun 2014 79,174 miles

slight corrossion in rear boot pans

Pass 1 May 2013 78,984 miles

slight corrossion in n/s/f panel and n/s boot floor pan

Fail 29 Apr 2013 78,984 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

slight corrossion in n/s/f panel and n/s boot floor pan

Pass 30 May 2012 78,824 miles

corrossion in n/s and o/s front floor and inner archs

slight leak n/s/r shock

Fail 29 May 2012 78,824 miles

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

corrossion in n/s and o/s front floor and inner archs

slight leak n/s/r shock

Pass 3 May 2011 78,683 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 78,530 miles

slight bind n/s/r brake

slight leak stearing box

Fail 28 Jun 2010 78,503 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

slight bind n/s/r brake

slight leak stearing box

Pass 20 Apr 2009 78,281 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2008 78,161 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 13 Apr 2007 77,918 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 77,899 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 77,619 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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PHJ 495K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl in Beige with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 91,141 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 PHJ 495K, 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 54 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 PHJ 495K registered?

PHJ 495K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 March 1972.

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