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A181 BBD

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,122 mi
Last recorded93,122 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA181 BBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 93,122 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 93,122 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 90,767 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 90,638 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 90,276 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 90,235 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 90,235 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 89,326 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 88,354 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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A181 BBD is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A181 BBD, 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 A181 BBD registered?

A181 BBD is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 September 1983.

Is A181 BBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A181 BBD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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