MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,108 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
bad oil leak from engine. oil leak from diff.
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
bad oil leak from engine. oil leak from diff.
Oil leak
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
oil leak from rear diff area
engine oil leak
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
oil leak from rear diff area
engine oil leak
oil leak
oil leak from diff area
slight play at both front wheels
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front headlamps aims a little high
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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XBM 738K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 97,817 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 XBM 738K, 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 55 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 XBM 738K registered?
XBM 738K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 August 1971.
Is XBM 738K safe to buy?
The MOT history for XBM 738K shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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