1972 Mercedes SL 3.5L Petrol · GYY 406L
1972 Mercedes SL (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1972. Recorded mileage 90,354 miles. MOT status: No results. Taxed until 01/10/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SL
- Year / Origin
- 1972 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,354 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1972
- Engine
- 3499cc
GYY 406L Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/07/2021
- 90,354 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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GYY 406L Mileage History
- 06/09/200677,651 mi
- 06/09/200677,651 mi
- 04/10/200779,145 mi+1,494 mi
- 13/10/200879,610 mi+465 mi
- 28/10/200879,629 mi+19 mi
- 11/11/200982,142 mi+2,513 mi
- 11/11/200982,142 mi
- 10/11/201083,521 mi+1,379 mi
- 26/01/201183,521 mi
- 11/01/201285,358 mi+1,837 mi
- 12/01/201386,650 mi+1,292 mi
- 07/02/201488,316 mi+1,666 mi
- 07/02/201488,316 mi
- 06/02/201588,700 mi+384 mi
- 06/02/201588,700 mi
- 04/02/201688,897 mi+197 mi
- 12/02/201688,904 mi+7 mi
- 17/01/201789,080 mi+176 mi
- 25/01/201789,084 mi+4 mi
- 10/07/201889,094 mi+10 mi
- 18/07/201989,333 mi+239 mi
- 08/07/202089,313 mi-20 mi
- 12/07/202190,354 mi+1,041 mi
Average of roughly 856 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
GYY 406L MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1972 Mercedes Sl (GYY 406L) between September 2006 and July 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 12 July 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/ roll bar mounting area ”; “Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)”; “Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
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