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CLX 643B

1964 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

33,458 mi
Last recorded33,458 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1964 Mercedes-benz Sl41,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLX 643B
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1964
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 33,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 33,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 33,243 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 32,363 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 32,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 32,189 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 32,189 miles

Centre Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 32,011 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 32,011 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 31,938 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 31,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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CLX 643B is a 1964 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1964 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 41,920 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 CLX 643B, 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 62 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 CLX 643B registered?

CLX 643B is a 1964 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 June 1964.

Is CLX 643B safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLX 643B shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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