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A351 GLJ

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,704 mi
Last recorded93,704 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA351 GLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 93,704 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 92,098 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 91,605 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 90,665 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2018 90,660 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 90,463 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 89,001 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 87,656 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 86,285 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 84,531 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 79,487 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 77,879 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 75,183 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 71,149 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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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A351 GLJ is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 A351 GLJ, 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 A351 GLJ registered?

A351 GLJ is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A351 GLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A351 GLJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A351 GLJ have outstanding finance?

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