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OLD 1D

1974 Mercedes Slc

Blue Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,497 mi
Last recorded124,497 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1974 Mercedes Slc71,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLD 1D
MakeMercedes
ModelSlc
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 124,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

handbrake has slight travel

vehicle underbody undersealed

Fail 27 Mar 2025 124,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake has slight travel

vehicle underbody undersealed

Pass 14 May 2024 124,462 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 124,460 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2021 124,427 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2019 124,315 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 124,256 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 124,199 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 124,112 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 123,682 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2015 123,681 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2014 122,441 miles

SLIGHT CRACKING IN TYRE TREAD

How Reliable is the Mercedes Slc?

Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
440
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 104
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 58
brake binding 58
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 53
Headlamp aim too low 41
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OLD 1D is a 1974 Mercedes Slc in Blue with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1974 Mercedes Slc models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 71,789 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes Slc fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OLD 1D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Slc typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 52 years old, this Mercedes Slc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OLD 1D registered?

OLD 1D is a 1974 Mercedes Slc, first registered on 14 March 1974.

Is OLD 1D safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLD 1D shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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