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VOI 1368

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,684 mi
Last recorded82,684 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOI 1368
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 82,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 81,915 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2017 81,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

offside front tyre perished

Fail 19 Jan 2017 81,530 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

offside front tyre perished

Pass 21 Jan 2016 81,246 miles

front exhaust blowing slightly

power steering weeping slightly

Fail 21 Jan 2016 81,246 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front exhaust blowing slightly

power steering weeping slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2014 80,512 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 80,509 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 79,096 miles

o/s/r tyre wall cracked and perished

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

front subframe both rear bushes perished

n/s/r tyre wall cracked and perished

Pass 4 Sep 2013 79,096 miles

front subframe both rear bushes perished

n/s/r tyre wall cracked and perished

o/s/r tyre wall cracked and perished

Pass 9 Sep 2009 79,091 miles

offside floor holed

Fail 8 Sep 2009 79,091 miles

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

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

offside floor holed

Pass 20 Aug 2007 78,971 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 78,743 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 77,567 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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VOI 1368 is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VOI 1368, 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 VOI 1368?

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What year was VOI 1368 registered?

VOI 1368 is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 April 1983.

Is VOI 1368 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VOI 1368 shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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