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DEL 135T

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

58,073 mi
Last recorded58,073 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEL 135T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 58,073 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Very slight oil leak steering damper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Very slight oil leak rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 57,728 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 57,638 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 57,404 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osr bush narked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 57,152 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears extensively (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 56,929 miles

tyres cracked

Pass 24 Jul 2019 56,642 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 56,182 miles

slight play in steering box

Pass 11 Jul 2017 55,748 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 55,339 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 55,182 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 54,911 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 54,318 miles

exhaust centre mounting rubber missing

front brake on maximum amount of imbalance o/s/f low

o/s/f fog lamp loose

Pass 21 Jun 2012 53,754 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 53,490 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 53,227 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 52,661 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 52,288 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 52,025 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 51,671 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 51,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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DEL 135T is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 DEL 135T, 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 DEL 135T registered?

DEL 135T is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 June 1983.

Is DEL 135T safe to buy?

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