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SAV 216M

1973 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

125,285 mi
Last recorded125,285 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl93,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAV 216M
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 125,285 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 125,097 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 8 Aug 2017 125,097 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Aug 2016 125,082 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Aug 2016 125,082 miles

Oil leak ()

Registration plate lamp not working Both. (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 124,947 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust mountings perishing/splitting

Front brakes binding slightly

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Handbrake needs servicing/attention

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside handbrake did not lock up when tested

Unable to test standard of welding repairs due to underseal

Fail 28 Jul 2015 124,947 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust mountings perishing/splitting

Front brakes binding slightly

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Handbrake needs servicing/attention

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside handbrake did not lock up when tested

Unable to test standard of welding repairs due to underseal

Pass 7 Jul 2014 124,895 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Unable to test standard of welding repairs due to underseal

Fail 3 Jul 2014 124,895 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Unable to test standard of welding repairs due to underseal

Pass 4 Jul 2013 124,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

all four brake discs slightly scored

brakes have no lock out on=n/s/r foot brake & no lock out on o/s/r handbrake

front brakes out of balance=50kg=n/s/f brake leads

handbrake just on limits=16%.

n/s/f & o/s/f brakes have slight binding

o/s/f brake has no lock out

Fail 20 Jun 2013 124,764 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

all four brake discs slightly scored

handbrake just on limits=16%.

n/s/f & o/s/f brakes have slight binding

o/s/f brake has no lock out

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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SAV 216M is a 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 93,304 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 SAV 216M, 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 53 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 SAV 216M registered?

SAV 216M is a 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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