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329 HYK

1962 Mercedes-benz Sl

Cream Petrol 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,807 mi
Last recorded63,807 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2014
Typical for 1962 Mercedes-benz Sl53,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration329 HYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1962
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,897cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2014 63,807 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2014 63,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 63,552 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 63,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

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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329 HYK is a 1962 Mercedes-benz Sl in Cream with a 1,897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1962 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 53,892 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 329 HYK, 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 64 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 329 HYK?

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What year was 329 HYK registered?

329 HYK is a 1962 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 October 1962.

Is 329 HYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 329 HYK shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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