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TTU 409H

1970 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,490 mi
Last recorded31,490 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl54,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTU 409H
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 31,490 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 31,067 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 30,527 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 30,526 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable steering damper stableizer (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 29,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 27,814 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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TTU 409H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TTU 409H, 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 TTU 409H registered?

TTU 409H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is TTU 409H safe to buy?

The MOT history for TTU 409H shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TTU 409H have outstanding finance?

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