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WXR 37

1970 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,299 mi
Last recorded96,299 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl54,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWXR 37
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1970
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 96,299 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 95,925 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 95,632 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 94,949 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 94,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

all tyres perishing - cracking within tread grooves

Fail 4 Nov 2013 94,260 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

all tyres perishing - cracking within tread grooves

Pass 1 Nov 2012 93,555 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear diff leak

Pass 7 Nov 2011 93,023 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 92,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 92,305 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 90,543 miles

slight damage front numberplate

Fail 22 Oct 2009 90,543 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

slight damage front numberplate

slight rust nearside front chassis rail

Pass 22 Oct 2008 87,742 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 87,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 84,372 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 80,818 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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WXR 37 is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WXR 37, 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

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What year was WXR 37 registered?

WXR 37 is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 February 1970.

Is WXR 37 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WXR 37 shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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