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SPD 436L

1973 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,626 mi
Last recorded136,626 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl93,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPD 436L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 136,626 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 106,610 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 105,229 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 105,157 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 105,157 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 134,510 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 13,343 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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SPD 436L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SPD 436L, 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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How do I check the history of SPD 436L?

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What year was SPD 436L registered?

SPD 436L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 May 1973.

Is SPD 436L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPD 436L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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