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AHJ 409C

1965 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,254 mi
Last recorded65,254 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 1965 Mercedes-benz Sl50,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHJ 409C
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1965
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2016 65,254 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front to middle exhaust clamps missing

Pass 11 Nov 2015 65,232 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 64,882 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2011 64,870 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2011 64,856 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 64,780 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 64,758 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2007 64,730 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nsf tyre low and worn on edge

Pass 8 Sep 2006 64,715 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 64,709 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

front tyres edgy

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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AHJ 409C is a 1965 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1965 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 50,770 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 AHJ 409C, 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 61 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 AHJ 409C registered?

AHJ 409C is a 1965 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 March 1965.

Is AHJ 409C safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHJ 409C shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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