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WCN 897Y

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

34,418 mi
Last recorded34,418 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCN 897Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 34,418 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 34,408 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 33,941 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 33,673 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 33,615 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 33,514 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 33,468 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 33,163 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 32,999 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 32,729 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 32,621 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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WCN 897Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WCN 897Y, 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 WCN 897Y?

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What year was WCN 897Y registered?

WCN 897Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is WCN 897Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCN 897Y shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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