MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,501 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside outer sill panel showing signs of corrosion
offside rear and nearside rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroding
offside rear lower shock absorber bush split
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RUF 711M is a 1974 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1974 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 91,273 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 RUF 711M, 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 52 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 RUF 711M registered?
RUF 711M is a 1974 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 May 1974.
Is RUF 711M safe to buy?
The MOT history for RUF 711M shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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