1983 Mercedes-Benz 380 3.8L Petrol · 1982 SL
1983 Mercedes-Benz 380 (3.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1983. Recorded mileage 142,449 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 380
- Year / Origin
- 1983
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,449 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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1982 SL Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 142,449 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
1982 SL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Mercedes-Benz 380 (1982 SL) between March 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”.
1982 SL Mileage History
- 10/03/2006128,417 mi
- 10/03/2007129,188 mi+771 mi
- 08/03/2008129,413 mi+225 mi
- 04/06/2009129,763 mi+350 mi
- 25/06/2010130,074 mi+311 mi
- 29/03/2011130,375 mi+301 mi
- 04/05/2012133,362 mi+2,987 mi
- 07/05/2013135,073 mi+1,711 mi
- 07/05/2013135,073 mi
- 01/07/2015140,860 mi+5,787 mi
- 06/07/2015140,864 mi+4 mi
- 27/06/2016141,970 mi+1,106 mi
- 25/07/2017142,331 mi+361 mi
- 18/12/2023142,394 mi+63 mi
- 18/01/2024142,395 mi+1 mi
- 10/10/2025142,449 mi+54 mi
Average of roughly 716 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
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