1983 Mercedes-Benz SL 2.8L Petrol · HNF 117Y
1983 Mercedes-Benz SL (2.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1983. Recorded mileage 89,068 miles. MOT valid until 02 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,068 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
HNF 117Y Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 89,068 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
HNF 117Y Mileage History
- 07/02/202588,698 mi
- 03/03/202689,068 mi+370 mi
Average of roughly 347 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
HNF 117Y MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Mercedes-Benz Sl (HNF 117Y) between February 2025 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
MERCEDES-BENZ SL Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1983 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.