MOT Status
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424 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Floor Footwell Corroded
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure Bolts Loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Floor Footwell Corroded
Offside Front Brake Flexi Hose Fixing Brackett Insecure
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Rubber Missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
engine oil low
Oil leak ()
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight play in offside kingpin
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight play in offside kingpin
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
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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SDL 285J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 97,817 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 SDL 285J, 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 55 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of SDL 285J?
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What year was SDL 285J registered?
SDL 285J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is SDL 285J safe to buy?
The MOT history for SDL 285J shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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