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A75 VEW

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,447 mi
Last recorded116,447 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA75 VEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 116,447 miles

front subframe bushes worn

Pass 31 Mar 2025 116,255 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 116,068 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 115,749 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 115,311 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 114,779 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 114,724 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 113,455 miles

Offside Front Lower fog lamp broken

Fail 22 Jan 2019 113,455 miles

Nearside Front Body component insecure lower spoiler (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower fog lamp broken

Pass 1 Sep 2017 111,320 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 110,252 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 109,756 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 108,597 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 107,235 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 107,234 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 107,116 miles

front exhaust blowing slightly

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 20 Sep 2011 106,837 miles

Oil leak

nsf tyre wall damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2010 106,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 106,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 106,006 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 106,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 105,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 104,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 104,270 miles

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

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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A75 VEW is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A75 VEW, 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

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What year was A75 VEW registered?

A75 VEW is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A75 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A75 VEW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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