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WDL 721Y

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,821 mi
Last recorded79,821 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDL 721Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 79,821 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 79,761 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 79,781 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 79,761 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 79,761 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 79,646 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 79,358 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 78,074 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2016 78,052 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear screen cracked

Fail 16 Aug 2016 78,052 miles

Centre Ball joint has excessive play steering control arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear body mounting (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rear screen cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2015 77,846 miles

Nearside Front inner wing holed behind headlamp

oil leaks

rear screen cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2014 77,451 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 77,451 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 77,083 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 10 Sep 2013 77,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 12 Sep 2012 76,731 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 76,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 76,544 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 76,334 miles

o/s front wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 29 Jul 2010 76,320 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 7 Jul 2009 75,799 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 75,431 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 75,431 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 74,768 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 74,082 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 73,624 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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WDL 721Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WDL 721Y, 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 WDL 721Y registered?

WDL 721Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 February 1983.

Is WDL 721Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDL 721Y shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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