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SVR 427H

1970 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,026 mi
Last recorded48,026 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl54,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVR 427H
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 48,026 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 47,656 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 47,656 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 29 May 2014 47,587 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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SVR 427H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,800cc 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 SVR 427H, 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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How do I check the history of SVR 427H?

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What year was SVR 427H registered?

SVR 427H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is SVR 427H safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVR 427H 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 SVR 427H have outstanding finance?

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