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IF 23

1965 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19 mi
Last recorded19 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 1965 Mercedes-benz Sl50,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIF 23
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 19 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bushes to axle on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 19 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis infront of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bushes to axle on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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IF 23 is a 1965 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 IF 23, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of IF 23?

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What year was IF 23 registered?

IF 23 is a 1965 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 May 1965.

Is IF 23 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IF 23 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does IF 23 have outstanding finance?

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