1970 Mercedes-Benz SL 2.8L Petrol · ATJ 592J
1970 Mercedes-Benz SL (2.8L, petrol). First registered 25 Sept 1970. Recorded mileage 73,573 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1970 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,573 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ATJ 592J Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 73,573 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ATJ 592J MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1970 Mercedes-Benz Sl (ATJ 592J) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”.
ATJ 592J Mileage History
- 06/07/202372,855 mi
- 07/07/202372,857 mi+2 mi
- 21/06/202473,171 mi+314 mi
- 02/07/202573,993 mi+822 mi
- 08/07/202673,573 mi-420 mi
Average of roughly 239 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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