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HAA 23K

1972 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

38,752 mi
Last recorded38,752 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl91,141 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAA 23K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 38,752 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 38,741 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 38,719 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 38,645 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 38,551 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 38,465 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 38,399 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 38,399 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2018 38,355 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 38,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 38,266 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 38,208 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 37,961 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 37,921 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 37,917 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 37,888 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 37,822 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 37,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 37,657 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 37,539 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 37,383 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 37,268 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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HAA 23K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 HAA 23K, 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 HAA 23K registered?

HAA 23K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 June 1972.

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