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SCK 513L

1973 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,544 mi
Last recorded88,544 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl93,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCK 513L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 88,544 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 88,534 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 86,886 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 86,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 85,694 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 85,010 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 85,010 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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SCK 513L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SCK 513L, 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 SCK 513L registered?

SCK 513L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 July 1973.

Is SCK 513L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCK 513L shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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