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A884 VMR

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

49,520 mi
Last recorded49,520 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA884 VMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 49,520 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 49,519 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 49,516 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 49,513 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 49,511 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 49,502 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 49,498 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 49,491 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 49,468 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 49,444 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 49,444 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 49,398 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 49,398 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 49,313 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 49,313 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 49,036 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

emmisions slightly high

Fail 25 Apr 2012 49,036 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

emmisions slightly high

Pass 4 Apr 2011 48,741 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 48,692 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyres perished

Pass 12 Mar 2009 48,583 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2008 48,437 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 47,961 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 47,939 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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A884 VMR is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 A884 VMR, 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 A884 VMR registered?

A884 VMR is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 September 1983.

Is A884 VMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A884 VMR shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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