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A380 LWT

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,984 mi
Last recorded102,984 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA380 LWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2026 102,984 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 100,878 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 100,122 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 99,588 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 97,949 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 96,683 miles

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 96,419 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 96,313 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 95,062 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 94,578 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 93,517 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 92,706 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

support ring around o/s/f brake hose corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2009 92,043 miles

corrosion around front bumper mountings

Pass 3 Oct 2008 89,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 87,213 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 85,485 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 83,373 miles

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

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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A380 LWT is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A380 LWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A380 LWT?

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What year was A380 LWT registered?

A380 LWT is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 1983.

Is A380 LWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A380 LWT shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A380 LWT have outstanding finance?

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