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1964 SL

1964 Mercedes-benz 230

Grey Petrol 2306cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,471 mi
Last recorded69,471 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1964 Mercedes-benz 23048,111 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1964 SL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1964
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,306cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 69,471 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 68,166 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 67,276 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 6 May 2016 67,273 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 66,946 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?

Based on 68,016 MOT tests across 8,576 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,918
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
8,576
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,934
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,565
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,276
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,500
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,463
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1964 SL is a 1964 Mercedes-benz 230 in Grey with a 2,306cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1964 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 48,111 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 230 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1964 SL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 230 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 62 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 1964 SL?

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What year was 1964 SL registered?

1964 SL is a 1964 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 6 May 1964.

Is 1964 SL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1964 SL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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