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PWB 594K

1972 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

57,616 mi
Last recorded57,616 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl91,141 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWB 594K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 57,616 miles

front ends of sills rusting

Pass 18 Aug 2016 57,342 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rust on ends of sills and rear inner wings

Fail 17 Aug 2016 57,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

rust on ends of sills and rear inner wings

Pass 22 May 2015 56,733 miles

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

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

osf tyre wearing on outer edge

starting to rust on ends of sills

Pass 6 May 2014 55,505 miles

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

some surface rust on osr inner wing and end of sill

Pass 7 May 2013 54,151 miles

Both rear inner c/v boots perished

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 53,598 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front ends of ns and os sills starting to rust

rust around osf jacking point on sill

Pass 16 Nov 2010 52,511 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front end of ns sill rusting

rust around osf jacking point

starting to rust on nsf inner wing

wiper blades splitting

Fail 12 Nov 2010 52,511 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front end of ns sill rusting

rust around osf jacking point

starting to rust on nsf inner wing

wiper blades splitting

Pass 15 Aug 2009 52,045 miles

Fog Light Switch Faulty

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

N/S/R Brake pipe temporary repair.

Oil leak

Outer CV boot insecure.

Rusting On both front sills not perscribed area

Two rust holes within the boot floor.

Fail 11 Aug 2009 52,034 miles

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

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

Fog Light Switch Faulty

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

N/S/R Brake pipe temporary repair.

Oil leak

Outer CV boot insecure.

Rusting On both front sills not perscribed area

Two rust holes within the boot floor.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 51,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 50,503 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

boot floor has corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2005 49,269 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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PWB 594K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 PWB 594K, 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 PWB 594K registered?

PWB 594K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 June 1972.

Is PWB 594K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PWB 594K shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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