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A880 HPL

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

52,001 mi
Last recorded52,001 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA880 HPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 52,001 miles

end of both front sills to wheel archs some corrosion

n/s anti roll bar link bush perising

o/s front cross member behind front valance some corrosion

Fail 9 Oct 2020 52,001 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

end of both front sills to wheel archs some corrosion

n/s anti roll bar link bush perising

o/s front cross member behind front valance some corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2020 52,001 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under car by accelerater pedal.to floor sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 51,889 miles

Offside Front floor to sill corroded

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

Service brake binding but not excessively All wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 51,889 miles

n/s/r and o/s front anti-roll bar links perishing

Fail 20 Sep 2018 51,889 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

n/s/r and o/s front anti-roll bar links perishing

Pass 4 Oct 2017 51,889 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 51,889 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 48,710 miles

small exhurst blow from middle silencer

Pass 23 Jun 2006 48,658 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 48,658 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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A880 HPL is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 A880 HPL, 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

How do I check the history of A880 HPL?

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What year was A880 HPL registered?

A880 HPL is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A880 HPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A880 HPL shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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