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SCD 468N

1974 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,284 mi
Last recorded61,284 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1974 Mercedes-benz Sl91,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCD 468N
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 61,284 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 61,162 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 61,162 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 60,866 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 60,643 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 60,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 60,483 miles

Advise nearside rear boot floor plan corroded and holed

Advise noise from steering colume

Pass 16 Dec 2010 59,831 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 59,831 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Pass 8 Dec 2009 55,623 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 55,623 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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SCD 468N is a 1974 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SCD 468N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SCD 468N?

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What year was SCD 468N registered?

SCD 468N is a 1974 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is SCD 468N safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCD 468N shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SCD 468N have outstanding finance?

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