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HBA 809Y

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,881 mi
Last recorded59,881 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBA 809Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 59,881 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 59,741 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 59,741 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 59,656 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 59,583 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2017 59,384 miles

THREE WHEEL S POSSIBLY FITTED WITH INNER TUBES

Fail 26 Jun 2017 59,378 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

THREE WHEEL S POSSIBLY FITTED WITH INNER TUBES

Pass 4 Aug 2016 95,207 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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HBA 809Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HBA 809Y, 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 HBA 809Y registered?

HBA 809Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is HBA 809Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBA 809Y shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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