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1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

121,015 mi
Last recorded121,015 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration609 BOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 121,015 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 120,908 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 120,761 miles

exhaust slight blow at back box

front subframe bushes slight movement

Fail 8 Sep 2021 120,759 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust slight blow at back box

front subframe bushes slight movement

Pass 14 Sep 2020 120,640 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 120,493 miles

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Offside Front wheel slight bind

Pass 23 Jul 2018 120,248 miles

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Pass 8 May 2017 119,805 miles

Offside Rear boot floor corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2016 116,359 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot floor corroded

Fail 17 May 2016 116,358 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe leaking pipes around filter and pump and breather split (7.2.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working 2x (1.1.A.3b)

boot floor corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2015 114,430 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 111,836 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 106,688 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 104,417 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 99,340 miles

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 99,329 miles

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

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 95,666 miles

slight oil leak from power steering box

Fail 15 Mar 2010 95,666 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

slight oil leak from power steering box

Pass 16 Mar 2009 93,293 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 93,184 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 93,184 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 92,808 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 92,808 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2007 92,783 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 92,540 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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609 BOT is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 609 BOT, 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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609 BOT is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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