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Mercedes-Benz 230

Grey · Petrol · 1964 · 2,306 cc

1964 SLMOT history

1964 SL is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz 230 first used on 6 May 1964. Its MOT expired on 16 Jun 2026 and it has passed 4 of 5 MOT tests, with 69,471 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jun 2026
Mileage
69,471 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2025
MOT tests
5
4 passed · 1 failed
Per year
232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1964 SL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
230
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,306 cc
Year of manufacture
1964
First used
6 May 1964
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

1964 SL was last recorded at 69,471 miles on 17 Jun 2025, 1,305 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,166 miles · 11 Jul 2017
Between the last two tests
1,305 miles
Average per year
232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,471 miles
  • 2017 – 68,166 miles
  • 2016 – 67,276 miles
  • 2014 – 66,946 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,471 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

5 tests since 30 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,471 miles (+1,305)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    69,471 miles
    Test number
    524171471406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass68,166 miles (+890)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    68,166 miles
    Test number
    292063691192
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
  3. Pass67,276 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    67,276 miles
    Test number
    950031678906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
  4. Fail67,273 miles (+327)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,273 miles
    Test number
    343497516271
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
  5. Pass66,946 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    66,946 miles
    Test number
    825551914260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about 1964 SL

What vehicle is registration 1964 SL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1964 SL on a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz 230 first used on 6 May 1964. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1964 SL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 1964 SL expired on 16 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 1964 SL?
The MOT on 1964 SL expired on 16 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 1964 SL done?
1964 SL was recorded at 69,471 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2025, an average of 232 miles a year.
Has 1964 SL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1964 SL has failed 1 of its 5 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2016.
Has the mileage on 1964 SL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 1964 SL find?
1964 SL passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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