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3030 SM

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,699 mi
Last recorded43,699 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3030 SM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 43,699 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 42,043 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 41,006 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 40,399 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 39,076 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 38,746 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 37,942 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 37,942 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 37,544 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 37,543 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 37,481 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 37,430 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 37,479 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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3030 SM is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 3030 SM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 3030 SM?

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What year was 3030 SM registered?

3030 SM is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 February 1983.

Is 3030 SM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3030 SM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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