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RPR 800K

1972 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,043 mi
Last recorded17,043 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl91,141 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPR 800K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 17,043 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 17,043 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 16,033 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 15,505 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 14,820 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 14,562 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 14,083 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 13,505 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 13,374 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 13,371 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2009 13,236 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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RPR 800K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RPR 800K, 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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How do I check the history of RPR 800K?

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What year was RPR 800K registered?

RPR 800K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 April 1972.

Is RPR 800K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPR 800K shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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