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PVV 865Y

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,602 mi
Last recorded74,602 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVV 865Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2021 74,602 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 73,838 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 72,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight crack in front windscreen outside swept area

Pass 1 Mar 2012 72,865 miles

Exhaust front pipe deteriorated

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 71,625 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 70,990 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 70,194 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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PVV 865Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PVV 865Y, 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

How do I check the history of PVV 865Y?

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What year was PVV 865Y registered?

PVV 865Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is PVV 865Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVV 865Y shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PVV 865Y have outstanding finance?

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