CarVerify

Free Car Check

BNZ 879

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3839cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,529 mi
Last recorded107,529 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 879
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 107,529 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering arm deformed but serviceable both front (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 107,244 miles

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable Both (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 106,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front link pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake effort lower than N/S

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 106,937 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front link pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake effort lower than N/S

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 106,613 miles

OSR Tyre has Nail in Tread

Engine Oil Leak Close to Starter Motor

Pass 26 Apr 2018 106,352 miles

ALL suspension bushes perished

Nearside Front tyre perished on sidewall

Fail 26 Apr 2018 106,352 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

ALL suspension bushes perished

Nearside Front tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 13 Apr 2017 106,086 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 105,485 miles

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

slight play in all four front subframe bushes

Pass 14 Apr 2015 105,066 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 104,541 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 104,541 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

*** O/S/R AND N/S/R ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS,BUSHES RUBBING ON METAL WASHERS ***

Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 103,185 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 99,676 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 99,671 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 May 2010 99,560 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 99,560 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2007 99,532 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 99,532 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 97,418 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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BNZ 879 is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BNZ 879, 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 BNZ 879?

You can check the full history of BNZ 879 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BNZ 879 registered?

BNZ 879 is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 October 1983.

Is BNZ 879 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 879 shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BNZ 879 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BNZ 879. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.