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YRX 806J

1971 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,422 mi
Last recorded53,422 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl97,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRX 806J
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2011 53,422 miles

corrosion to front and rear floors

corrosion to offside front chassis

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

rear suspension trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 2 Feb 2010 53,422 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 53,417 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 53,414 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 53,404 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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YRX 806J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YRX 806J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YRX 806J?

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What year was YRX 806J registered?

YRX 806J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is YRX 806J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRX 806J shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YRX 806J have outstanding finance?

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