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25 TCV

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

39,601 mi
Last recorded39,601 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration25 TCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 39,601 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

corrosion under abs unit

Pass 12 May 2025 39,593 miles

Nearside Front steering idler has slight play

Offside Front light surface rust under abs pump

Pass 8 May 2024 39,589 miles

Offside Front chassis under abs pump showing corrosion

Pass 11 May 2023 39,585 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 39,579 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 39,575 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside nearside brake pipes above subframe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front chassis leg showing signs of corrosion

steering box slightly leaking

Pass 5 Jun 2020 39,569 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 39,560 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 39,553 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 39,542 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 39,541 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases just after centre silencer (7.1.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 39,497 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 39,497 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 39,438 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 39,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 39,313 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 May 2012 39,235 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2012 39,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 39,193 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 May 2010 39,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight oil leak steering box

Pass 29 Apr 2009 39,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 May 2008 38,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

corrosion to nearside and offside front inner wings

Fail 6 May 2008 38,332 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 May 2007 38,153 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

power steering box weeping

Pass 15 May 2006 37,990 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 37,990 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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25 TCV is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 25 TCV, 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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25 TCV is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 May 1983.

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