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A207 DJM

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

68,329 mi
Last recorded68,329 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA207 DJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 68,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 67,851 miles

Fuel smell under rear of vehicle, no fluid leaks visible

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple wet areas around engine, gearbox and rear dif case. no drips during test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 67,610 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 67,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 67,450 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Fuel hose leaking return hose to tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 66,958 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 66,767 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 66,575 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 66,575 miles

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

Rear pads appear low

brake pad wear light on

Pass 12 Jun 2015 66,414 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 66,235 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 63,123 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 62,738 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish on outer tread and inner tread

Pass 17 May 2011 61,976 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 60,764 miles

both rear tyres heat cracked/perished

Fail 5 May 2010 60,611 miles

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

both rear tyres heat cracked/perished

Pass 26 May 2009 59,328 miles

both rear tyres starting to heat crack on outter walls

Fail 21 May 2009 59,326 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to heat crack on outter walls

Pass 8 May 2008 57,860 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 56,253 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 54,462 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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A207 DJM is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 A207 DJM, 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 A207 DJM registered?

A207 DJM is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 August 1983.

Is A207 DJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A207 DJM shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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