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SU263A

1970 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,046 mi
Last recorded20,046 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl54,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU263A
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1970
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 20,046 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2017 19,968 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 19,956 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 18,786 miles

Aftermarket seatbelts fitted, unable to check mountain points

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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SU263A is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SU263A, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SU263A?

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What year was SU263A registered?

SU263A is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 July 1970.

Is SU263A safe to buy?

The MOT history for SU263A shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SU263A have outstanding finance?

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