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1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,463 mi
Last recorded69,463 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration30 WP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 69,463 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 69,460 miles

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

hazard lights not working

Fail 3 Jun 2021 69,456 miles

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))

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

hazard lights not working

rear fog light not tested due to insecure switch

Pass 25 Jun 2018 69,389 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 69,262 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 69,212 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 69,207 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 69,193 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 69,158 miles

Engine misfiring.

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 69,085 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 69,079 miles

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

Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

fuel pipe from filter to pump corroding

Pass 13 Oct 2008 68,774 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fuel pipe leading to fuel pump corroded.

Steering control box has slight weaping.

Fail 26 Sep 2007 68,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 68,136 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 67,939 miles

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

slight play in steering intermediate drop arm bushes

Pass 26 Sep 2005 67,885 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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30 WP is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 30 WP, 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 30 WP registered?

30 WP is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 September 1983.

Is 30 WP safe to buy?

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