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RAP 350

1972 Mercedes-benz Sl

Bronze Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2008
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

111,674 mi
Last recorded111,674 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2007
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl91,141 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAP 350
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1972
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2007 111,674 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 111,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2007 111,659 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2006 111,647 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

fibreglass repair/s to underneath of vehicle

front number plate cracked slightly

metal plate welded to nearside floor to sill has not been seam welded

metal plate welded to offside floor to sill has not been seam welded

nearside headlamp beam image not clear

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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RAP 350 is a 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl in Bronze with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 RAP 350, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RAP 350 registered?

RAP 350 is a 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 May 1972.

Is RAP 350 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAP 350 shows 4 tests with a 25% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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