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NIL 7691

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,874 mi
Last recorded127,874 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 7691
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 127,874 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 127,852 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 127,843 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 127,803 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 127,748 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 127,430 miles

Front tyres have slight wear on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2017 127,275 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 127,005 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 126,869 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 126,804 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 126,444 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 126,066 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 125,388 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/front tyre cracking on tread

Pass 20 Jul 2011 125,388 miles

n/s/front tyre cracking on tread

Pass 21 Aug 2010 125,259 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 124,688 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 124,679 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 124,445 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 124,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

off side rear tyre cracking up outer wall

Pass 16 Aug 2007 124,049 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2006 123,987 miles

nail in tyre

Fail 6 May 2006 123,984 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

nail in tyre

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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NIL 7691 is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NIL 7691, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NIL 7691 registered?

NIL 7691 is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 February 1983.

Is NIL 7691 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIL 7691 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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