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A83 LLN

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,935 mi
Last recorded66,935 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA83 LLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 66,935 miles

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

hazards not working on n/s of vehicle - (indicators functioning normally)

Pass 12 Jul 2023 66,935 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

hazard lights inop on n/s of vehicle

Pass 19 May 2022 66,299 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 64,819 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

hazard warning lamps only working on o/s of vehicle

Fail 11 May 2020 64,819 miles

Drag link end seriously misaligned Steering damper worn - fluid loss (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

hazard warning lamps only working on o/s of vehicle

Pass 15 May 2018 61,319 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 60,808 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 59,593 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2014 58,473 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 57,243 miles

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Pass 28 Sep 2007 57,197 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 57,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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A83 LLN is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 94,450 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 A83 LLN, 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 42 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 A83 LLN registered?

A83 LLN is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A83 LLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A83 LLN shows 12 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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