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GTT 390Y

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

55,838 mi
Last recorded55,838 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTT 390Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 55,838 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 54,575 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 53,016 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 52,997 miles

Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 51,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 51,831 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 49,845 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 49,543 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 49,424 miles

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

damp fuel pipe

h/brake not locking

movement front subframe bushes

Pass 28 May 2013 48,962 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion brake pipes

h/b not locking

light switch poor

sun visor poor

tyres cracking

Fail 23 May 2013 48,962 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion brake pipes

h/b not locking

light switch poor

sun visor poor

tyres cracking

Pass 6 Jun 2012 48,930 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 48,927 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 May 2011 48,885 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 48,457 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

movement subframe bushes

Fail 27 May 2010 48,457 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

movement subframe bushes

Pass 26 Jun 2009 48,451 miles

o/s/f seat back little loose

slight play s/box

Fail 25 Jun 2009 48,451 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f seat back little loose

slight play s/box

Pass 5 Jun 2008 48,253 miles

Coolant leak

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

damage o/s/r w/bone

slight play s/box

Pass 1 Jun 2007 47,334 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 47,334 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 46,877 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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GTT 390Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 GTT 390Y, 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 GTT 390Y registered?

GTT 390Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 June 1983.

Is GTT 390Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GTT 390Y shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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