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BRN 899Y

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

206,363 mi
Last recorded206,363 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRN 899Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 206,363 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 206,092 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Very slight in auto box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 205,936 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 205,702 miles

Nearside Front Corrosion to near side front wheel arch (inner)

Pass 14 Apr 2021 204,862 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 204,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch to the bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill to chassis leg corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold to down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 204,737 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg to inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced On the chassis under the inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch to the bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill to chassis leg corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold to down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 204,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti roll bar bushes cracking

Offside Front Anti roll bar bushes cracking

Slight exhaust blow front

Pass 6 Mar 2017 204,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti roll bar drop link bushes cracking

Offside Front Anti roll bar drop link bushes cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2016 203,723 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 203,702 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 202,968 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 202,868 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 202,060 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 201,912 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 18 Mar 2011 201,424 miles

slight corrosion nearside and offside outer sill panels

Fail 16 Mar 2011 201,424 miles

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

slight corrosion nearside and offside outer sill panels

Pass 15 Mar 2010 201,296 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 200,402 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 200,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 200,386 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 199,898 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 199,890 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 198,111 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 198,065 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 195,468 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
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BRN 899Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BRN 899Y, 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 BRN 899Y registered?

BRN 899Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 May 1983.

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