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YRS 394L

1973 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,513 mi
Last recorded74,513 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl93,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRS 394L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 74,513 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 74,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 74,371 miles

Corrosion on nearside rear inner wheel arch

Fail 8 Aug 2011 74,365 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 74,248 miles

DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR CRACKED SLIGHTLY.

R/H DOOR EXTERIOR HANDLE SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

SLIGHT OIL LEAKS AT REAR AXLE AND ENGINE.

SMALL HOLE AT L/H OUTER SILL AT FRONT.

Pass 1 Jul 2008 73,991 miles

DRIVERS SEATBELT SLIGHTLY FRAYED.

DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR SLIGHTLY CRACKED.

OIL LEAKS AT ENGINE,GEARBOX AND REAR AXLE.

Pass 6 Jul 2007 73,808 miles

DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR SLIGHTLY CRACKED.

DRIVERS SEATBELT STARTING TO FRAY.

Pass 5 Jul 2006 73,550 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 73,550 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

FRONT PANEL CORRODED.

GENERAL ENGINE OIL LEAKS.

POWER STEERING AND ALTERNATOR BELTS SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

R/H DOOR MIRROR CRACKED.

SLIGHT OIL LEAK AT REAR AXLE.

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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YRS 394L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YRS 394L, 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 YRS 394L registered?

YRS 394L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 June 1973.

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