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A205 ASX

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,556 mi
Last recorded80,556 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA205 ASX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 80,556 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 80,549 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 80,500 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 80,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill on jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/bulk head (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 79,959 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 79,959 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 79,950 miles

BOTH OS/NS front jack points corroaded but not in 30cm of pescribed area

OSF inner arch weak

Pass 22 Jun 2010 79,307 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 79,213 miles

Offside sill corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2006 78,831 miles

both sills corroded at front.

corrosion to both front and both rear inner wings.

floor to sills weak both sides.

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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A205 ASX is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A205 ASX, 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 A205 ASX registered?

A205 ASX is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A205 ASX safe to buy?

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