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DUO 624L

1973 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,955 mi
Last recorded97,955 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl93,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUO 624L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 97,955 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 97,137 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 96,480 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 95,909 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 95,120 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 94,376 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 93,714 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 92,505 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 90,995 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 89,705 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 88,815 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 88,128 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 87,241 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 86,350 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2013 86,350 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2011 85,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2010 85,217 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 84,797 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 84,494 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 84,494 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 83,781 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 83,781 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2005 82,837 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 82,837 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion on floor pans+inner sills+chassis legs.

front subframe bushes starting to deteriorate.

front+rear coil springs corroding

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s/f floor pan holed+corroded outside prescribed area.

n/s/f wishbone bushes starting to deteriorate/perish.

o/s/r shock absorber weeping.

oil leak

slight play in steering system.

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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DUO 624L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 93,304 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 DUO 624L, 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 53 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 DUO 624L registered?

DUO 624L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 February 1973.

Is DUO 624L safe to buy?

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