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RSR 826H

1970 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,314 mi
Last recorded75,314 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl54,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSR 826H
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 75,314 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 75,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 75,153 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 75,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 74,897 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 74,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 74,747 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 74,738 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 74,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 May 2013 74,732 miles

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 74,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 74,276 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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RSR 826H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 54,920 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 RSR 826H, 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 56 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 RSR 826H registered?

RSR 826H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 1970.

Is RSR 826H safe to buy?

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