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A33 OCR

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

80,806 mi
Last recorded80,806 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA33 OCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 80,806 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 80,632 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 80,241 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 79,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 79,219 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 78,744 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 77,571 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 77,080 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 76,643 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 76,122 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 76,084 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 75,286 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 74,141 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 73,282 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 72,775 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 72,091 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 71,392 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 70,590 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 70,232 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 69,527 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 68,676 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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A33 OCR is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 A33 OCR, 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 A33 OCR registered?

A33 OCR is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 August 1983.

Is A33 OCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A33 OCR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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