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AJW 630M

1974 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

64,793 mi
Last recorded64,793 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1974 Mercedes-benz Sl91,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJW 630M
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 64,793 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 64,789 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexi pipe (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 64,784 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Subframe Rear Bushes Worn/Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 64,773 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2024 64,754 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 64,576 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 64,337 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 63,965 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 63,604 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 63,274 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 62,689 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 62,327 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 61,577 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 60,448 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 60,448 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 60,285 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 60,285 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2010 58,590 miles

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 57,406 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 57,406 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 55,110 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 54,247 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 54,247 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 52,151 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 52,151 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AJW 630M is a 1974 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1974 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 91,273 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 AJW 630M, 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 52 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 AJW 630M registered?

AJW 630M is a 1974 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 June 1974.

Is AJW 630M safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJW 630M shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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