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PLX 399L

1973 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,238 mi
Last recorded116,238 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl93,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLX 399L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 116,238 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 116,194 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 116,000 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive n/s of engine has a small oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 115,922 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 115,861 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 115,815 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 115,564 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 115,527 miles

corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches

front brake disc's corroded

slight in offside front wheel bearing

slight play in steering

Pass 1 Apr 2008 115,485 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 115,485 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 115,370 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 115,028 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 114,821 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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PLX 399L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 93,304 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PLX 399L, 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 53 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 PLX 399L registered?

PLX 399L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 June 1973.

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