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SCK 604L

1972 Mercedes-benz Sl

Yellow Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,813 mi
Last recorded84,813 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl91,141 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCK 604L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 84,813 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 84,803 miles

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)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 84,803 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

fuel pump contacts close to body

Pass 15 Jul 2015 84,800 miles

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

Underbody of vehicle wax oiled

Pass 2 Jul 2014 84,795 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 84,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 84,598 miles

Alternator belt wearing

Battery security could be improved

Hazard switch operation could be improved

Indicator switch / stalk operation could be improved

Nearside rear inner shaft boot deteriorating

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Secondary power steering belt tension could be improved

Pass 30 Jun 2011 85,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch operation could be improved

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 84,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch operation could be improved

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 84,549 miles

Borderline pass for even application of rear service brakes

Nearside & offside front outer sill adjacent jacking point showing signs of corrosion

Nearside & offside headlight aim on upper limit

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear petrol pipes noted as being attached to rigid brake pipes

Pass 20 Apr 2009 84,520 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 84,518 miles

Borderline pass for water volume from washers

Pass 23 Jan 2006 84,502 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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SCK 604L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl in Yellow with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 91,141 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 604L, 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 54 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 604L registered?

SCK 604L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 August 1972.

Is SCK 604L safe to buy?

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