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OAZ 1823

1973 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

152,063 mi
Last recorded152,063 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl93,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAZ 1823
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2018 152,063 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Offside front inner track rod end worn

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box has a slight blow

Slight underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2017 151,702 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2016 149,916 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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OAZ 1823 is a 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 OAZ 1823, 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

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What year was OAZ 1823 registered?

OAZ 1823 is a 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 May 1973.

Is OAZ 1823 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAZ 1823 shows 3 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 OAZ 1823 have outstanding finance?

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