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SND 769K

1971 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

99,653 mi
Last recorded99,653 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl97,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSND 769K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 99,653 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 99,642 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 99,618 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 99,342 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 99,342 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 99,288 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 99,218 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 99,047 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 98,946 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 98,596 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 98,325 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 98,178 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 97,994 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 97,842 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 97,571 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 97,408 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 96,969 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2010 96,478 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 96,198 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 96,095 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 96,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2007
Pass 6 Apr 2006 95,579 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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SND 769K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SND 769K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SND 769K registered?

SND 769K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is SND 769K safe to buy?

The MOT history for SND 769K shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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