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OFX 3

1971 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 6329cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests44 (37 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate84.1%

Mileage

47,772 mi
Last recorded47,772 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl97,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFX 3
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,329cc

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MOT History

37 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 47,772 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2026 29,054 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 28,696 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 27,985 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 25,636 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 47,583 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 22,724 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 47,560 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 21,535 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 20,965 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward (control) arm dust cover insecure but preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, central 3/4 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge, central 3/4 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 5 Feb 2020 20,965 miles

Central Body component damaged and likely to cause injury P.R.S stop lamp lens, applied clear tape, no further fault found (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward (control) arm dust cover insecure but preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, central 3/4 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge, central 3/4 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jul 2019 47,541 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 19,676 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 23 Jan 2019 19,676 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury stop / position lamp lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jun 2018 47,529 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 18,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2017 47,504 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 17,090 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

both rear brakes binding slightly

nearside stop light lens damaged

offside rear brake light lens cracked

Fail 17 Mar 2017 17,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

both rear brakes binding slightly

nearside stop light lens damaged

offside rear brake light lens cracked

Pass 17 Sep 2016 47,228 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 16,069 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 16,069 miles

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 47,213 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 14,719 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 14,719 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Front bumper damage grill broken

Pass 13 Aug 2014 47,171 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 12,901 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 47,097 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 11,306 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

body damage front grille,nearside rear and offside rear

offside repeater damaged

Fail 13 Mar 2013 11,252 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

body damage front grille,nearside rear and offside rear

offside repeater damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2012 47,079 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 9,918 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 46,790 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 8,380 miles

OSR tyre - 2 nails.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 46,504 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 7,092 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 46,147 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 5,935 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 5,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 46,059 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 4,358 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 45,798 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 3,404 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 45,695 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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OFX 3 is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 6,329cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 44 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.1%.

Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 97,817 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 OFX 3, 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 55 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 OFX 3 registered?

OFX 3 is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is OFX 3 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFX 3 shows 44 tests with a 84.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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