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CGY 527Y

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

132,682 mi
Last recorded132,682 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGY 527Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 132,682 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 132,608 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 132,519 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2018 132,242 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 131,719 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 131,088 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 131,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 130,441 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 130,431 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 129,770 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 128,628 miles

o/s/f chassis rail corroded and holed but its out side prescribed area

Pass 24 Feb 2012 127,949 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 127,240 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 126,367 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 125,296 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake hoses ferrules

Pass 23 Oct 2007 124,219 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 123,467 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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CGY 527Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CGY 527Y, 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 CGY 527Y registered?

CGY 527Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is CGY 527Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CGY 527Y shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CGY 527Y have outstanding finance?

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