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38 OSL

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,191 mi
Last recorded62,191 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration38 OSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 62,191 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 62,097 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 62,055 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 61,763 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 61,177 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 60,701 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 59,917 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 59,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 59,398 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 58,333 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 58,333 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 56,712 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 53,194 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 50,665 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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38 OSL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 94,450 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 38 OSL, 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 42 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 38 OSL?

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What year was 38 OSL registered?

38 OSL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is 38 OSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 38 OSL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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