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STF 834H

1970 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,236 mi
Last recorded79,236 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl54,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTF 834H
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 79,236 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 76,134 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 71,979 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 71,595 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 70,138 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 68,300 miles

Centre exhaust slight blow

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 67,148 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 63,770 miles

corrosion to both sills

corrosion to front and rear floors

Fail 19 May 2008 63,961 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nsr tyre badly perished

steering box leaking fluid

Pass 16 Nov 2006 63,107 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 62,246 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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STF 834H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 54,920 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 STF 834H, 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 56 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 STF 834H registered?

STF 834H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 March 1970.

Is STF 834H safe to buy?

The MOT history for STF 834H shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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