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BBK 343M

1974 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,450 mi
Last recorded74,450 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1974 Mercedes-benz Sl91,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBK 343M
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2026 74,450 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 72,812 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 71,231 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 71,213 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 71,178 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 71,020 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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BBK 343M is a 1974 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BBK 343M, 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 BBK 343M registered?

BBK 343M is a 1974 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is BBK 343M safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBK 343M shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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