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MVB 199L

1973 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,158 mi
Last recorded85,158 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl93,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVB 199L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2025 85,158 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 84,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Rubber missing from locator (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Rubber missing from locator. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 84,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Rubber missing from locator. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Rubber missing from locator. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 84,469 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered ingrease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 84,340 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 84,047 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 83,492 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 80,954 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 80,801 miles

Both front tyres wearing low, offside front tyre worn to legal limit on outer edge. ATT SOON

Movement in both front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Dec 2016 79,721 miles

Front tyres wearing unevenly

Movement in both front sub-frame, rear mountings

Pass 26 Nov 2015 78,502 miles

Drivers seatbelt starting to fray and separate. Att soon

Pass 28 Nov 2014 76,965 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 76,871 miles

exhaust corroded

front cross member corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2012 76,363 miles

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

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

some rust on nsf bulkhead in engine bay

Pass 21 Oct 2011 75,286 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 74,372 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 74,248 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 73,918 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 73,345 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 72,933 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 72,731 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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MVB 199L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 MVB 199L, 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 MVB 199L?

You can check the full history of MVB 199L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MVB 199L registered?

MVB 199L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 January 1973.

Is MVB 199L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MVB 199L shows 21 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 MVB 199L have outstanding finance?

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