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1 UAL

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

63,896 mi
Last recorded63,896 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 UAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 63,896 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 63,896 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 63,890 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 63,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 May 2022 63,756 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 63,641 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 63,641 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 May 2020 63,574 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged on limit (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged on limit (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 May 2015 63,450 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 63,436 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 63,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2012 63,196 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 62,676 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 62,636 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Small oil leak from RR diff

Pass 26 Feb 2009 62,111 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 62,024 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 61,845 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 61,679 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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1 UAL is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 93,251 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1 UAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1 UAL registered?

1 UAL is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 September 1983.

Is 1 UAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 UAL shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 1 UAL have outstanding finance?

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