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A380 ROB

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

71,931 mi
Last recorded71,931 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA380 ROB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 71,931 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 71,248 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 70,382 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 70,379 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2023 69,967 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 69,362 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 69,355 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2021 68,837 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 67,835 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 66,347 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 66,076 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 65,325 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 65,325 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 64,781 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 63,615 miles

offside front chassis leg has slight corrosion

power steering box weeping

Fail 15 Feb 2012 62,878 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front subframe bushes have slight movement

rear tyres sidewalls scuffed

Pass 15 Feb 2012 62,878 miles

front subframe bushes have slight movement

rear tyres sidewalls scuffed

Pass 26 May 2011 62,203 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2011 62,203 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 60,885 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 60,793 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Parking brake adjustment required

Pass 8 May 2009 60,345 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 60,344 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 May 2008 60,050 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 60,050 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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Pass 5 Jun 2007 58,837 miles

nail nearside front tyre

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 May 2006 57,953 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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A380 ROB is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 A380 ROB, 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 A380 ROB registered?

A380 ROB is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 August 1983.

Is A380 ROB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A380 ROB shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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