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A603 SJD

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,355 mi
Last recorded74,355 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA603 SJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 74,355 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 74,224 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 74,049 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 73,892 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 73,788 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 73,418 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 73,004 miles

Nearside headlight aim on the lower edge of height tolerance but passes requirements

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 72,527 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 72,521 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 72,474 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 72,464 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 71,321 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

signs of perishing front suspension bushs

steering arms damp

Fail 1 Jun 2012 71,321 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

signs of perishing front suspension bushs

steering arms damp

Fail 23 May 2012 71,243 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

slight splits in both wiper blades

Pass 3 Jun 2010 69,624 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 69,624 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 68,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 67,675 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 66,935 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 66,375 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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A603 SJD is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A603 SJD, 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 A603 SJD registered?

A603 SJD is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 August 1983.

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