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WRP 22H

1970 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,509 mi
Last recorded40,509 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl54,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRP 22H
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 40,509 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 40,509 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 39,374 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 39,373 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 38,383 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 38,088 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 38,088 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 37,775 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 37,775 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 37,608 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 37,419 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 37,304 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 36,798 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2011 35,839 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 35,461 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 35,461 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 34,651 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 33,812 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 32,585 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 31,690 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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WRP 22H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WRP 22H, 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 WRP 22H registered?

WRP 22H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 June 1970.

Is WRP 22H safe to buy?

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