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FVD 11

1966 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2306cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,420 mi
Last recorded57,420 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 1966 Mercedes-benz Sl49,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVD 11
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,306cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 57,420 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 57,420 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 57,285 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 57,285 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (side) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 57,155 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 56,788 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 56,788 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber (7.1.1)

Central Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

front wipers motor secondary

Pass 13 Jul 2016 56,696 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 56,576 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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FVD 11 is a 1966 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,306cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1966 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 49,522 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 FVD 11, 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 60 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 FVD 11 registered?

FVD 11 is a 1966 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 June 1966.

Is FVD 11 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVD 11 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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