1964 Mercedes-Benz SL 2.3L Petrol · AHW 230B
1964 Mercedes-Benz SL (2.3L, petrol). First registered 06 Nov 1964. Recorded mileage 43,409 miles. MOT expired on 26 May 2025. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1964 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 May 2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,409 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AHW 230B Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2024
- 43,409 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
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AHW 230B MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1964 Mercedes-Benz Sl (AHW 230B) between May 2024 and May 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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