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A662 RGK

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

61,272 mi
Last recorded61,272 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA662 RGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 61,272 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 61,122 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 60,919 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 60,769 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule suggest replace (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 60,560 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 60,397 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 60,127 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 60,127 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 59,952 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 59,681 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2014 59,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 May 2013 58,340 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 57,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

o/s parking brake slightly slow to advance

Pass 13 May 2011 57,519 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 56,725 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 May 2010 56,718 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 55,670 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 55,664 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 55,198 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 54,784 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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A662 RGK is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A662 RGK, 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 A662 RGK registered?

A662 RGK is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 September 1983.

Is A662 RGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A662 RGK shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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