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VMR 212M

1973 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,871 mi
Last recorded92,871 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl93,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMR 212M
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2010 92,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 May 2010 92,848 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2006 91,958 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 91,958 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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VMR 212M is a 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 93,304 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 VMR 212M, 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 53 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 VMR 212M registered?

VMR 212M is a 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 August 1973.

Is VMR 212M safe to buy?

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