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MW 5

1970 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,105 mi
Last recorded29,105 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl54,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW 5
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 29,105 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 28,805 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 28,805 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 28,756 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 28,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 27,549 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 27,238 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 27,227 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 27,018 miles

vehicle covered with underseal front too rear floor

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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MW 5 is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 54,920 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 MW 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 56 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MW 5 registered?

MW 5 is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 February 1970.

Is MW 5 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW 5 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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