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DLB 399Y

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,617 mi
Last recorded81,617 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLB 399Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 81,617 miles

exhaust blow

oil leaks

Pass 19 Jun 2024 81,425 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 81,257 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 81,159 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 79,246 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 79,246 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 77,992 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 76,182 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

both front and rear tyre sidewalls cracked

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 1 Sep 2016 76,182 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front and rear tyre sidewalls cracked

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Aug 2015 74,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres perished/cracking

exhaust rubber mount broken

Fail 27 Aug 2015 74,676 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres perished/cracking

exhaust rubber mount broken

Pass 2 May 2014 73,236 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 71,927 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 71,849 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 69,839 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 68,170 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 67,384 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 643,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 61,982 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 58,937 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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DLB 399Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DLB 399Y, 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 DLB 399Y registered?

DLB 399Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 March 1983.

Is DLB 399Y safe to buy?

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