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FWW 939M

1973 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,740 mi
Last recorded68,740 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl93,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWW 939M
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2025 68,740 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 68,634 miles

Steering control arm centre ball joint has slight play but not excessive

Pass 21 Aug 2014 86,808 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 68,450 miles

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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FWW 939M is a 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FWW 939M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FWW 939M?

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What year was FWW 939M registered?

FWW 939M is a 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 October 1973.

Is FWW 939M safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWW 939M shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FWW 939M have outstanding finance?

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