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DWG 5

1972 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3821cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

93,141 mi
Last recorded93,141 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl91,141 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWG 5
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,821cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 93,141 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 92,561 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 92,290 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 92,290 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 92,033 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 91,874 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 91,759 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 91,476 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 91,226 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 90,923 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 90,923 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 90,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 89,877 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 89,872 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 89,143 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 88,652 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 88,297 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 87,017 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight corrosion noted to n/s/f of floor pan. underside of vehicle undersieled.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 85,223 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 85,223 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 84,702 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 84,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 84,670 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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DWG 5 is a 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,821cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 91,141 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 DWG 5, 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 54 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 DWG 5 registered?

DWG 5 is a 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 June 1972.

Is DWG 5 safe to buy?

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