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YAC 513H

1970 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

15,195 mi
Last recorded15,195 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl54,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAC 513H
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 15,195 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 15,150 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 15,104 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 15,088 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 15,071 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 15,031 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 14,951 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 14,837 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 14,665 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 14,474 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 14,414 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside 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)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 14,235 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 13,514 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 13,253 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2010 12,873 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 12,596 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 12,596 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 12,398 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 12,140 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 12,140 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 11,440 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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YAC 513H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YAC 513H, 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

How do I check the history of YAC 513H?

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What year was YAC 513H registered?

YAC 513H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 June 1970.

Is YAC 513H safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAC 513H shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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