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559 NNP

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

119,853 mi
Last recorded119,853 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration559 NNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 119,853 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 119,419 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 118,127 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 117,682 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 117,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 116,615 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 116,615 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2018 115,550 miles

o/s/r sill/wheel arch has slight corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2016 114,790 miles

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Fail 6 Dec 2016 114,790 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cross pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Pass 1 Dec 2015 114,554 miles

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding

all front sub frame bushes slightly week

corrosion to n/s/f sill

nearside steering idler has slight play

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 30 Nov 2015 114,554 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

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

all front sub frame bushes slightly week

corrosion to n/s/f sill

nearside steering idler has slight play

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 16 Oct 2015 114,509 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 16 May 2014 113,835 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded.

Front springs corroded. (both)

Front suspension arms worn (both)

Gearbox oil leak.

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Rear springs corroded (both)

Rear subframe bushes cracked.

Rear suspension arms rubber bushes worn.(both)

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 22 May 2013 112,847 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 112,231 miles

battery insecure

Fail 18 Apr 2012 112,231 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2011 111,680 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 111,664 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 110,916 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 110,501 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 110,006 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 109,878 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 109,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 109,083 miles

slight corrosion at osf outer sills near jacking point

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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559 NNP is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 559 NNP, 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 559 NNP registered?

559 NNP is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 April 1983.

Is 559 NNP safe to buy?

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