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SVR 505H

1970 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,207 mi
Last recorded49,207 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl54,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVR 505H
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 49,207 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 48,061 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 47,963 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 47,443 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 47,275 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2015 47,275 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2013 47,268 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 505H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SVR 505H, 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 SVR 505H?

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What year was SVR 505H registered?

SVR 505H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 1970.

Is SVR 505H safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVR 505H 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.

Does SVR 505H have outstanding finance?

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