1983 Mercedes-Benz SL 2.7L Petrol · 777 TYA
1983 Mercedes-Benz SL (2.7L, petrol). First registered 18 Apr 1983. Recorded mileage 115,070 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1983
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,070 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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777 TYA Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2023
- 115,070 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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777 TYA Mileage History
- 29/08/2006153,575 mi
- 03/09/2007155,671 mi+2,096 mi
- 04/09/2007155,678 mi+7 mi
- 10/11/2008157,423 mi+1,745 mi
- 28/04/2010158,371 mi+948 mi
- 11/05/2011113,414 mi-44,957 mi
- 11/05/2011113,414 mi
- 08/05/2012114,352 mi+938 mi
- 27/08/2013114,857 mi+505 mi
- 06/09/2013114,877 mi+20 mi
- 20/08/2014114,952 mi+75 mi
- 20/08/2014114,952 mi
- 14/08/2015115,070 mi+118 mi
- 06/10/2016115,070 mi
- 11/09/2017115,070 mi
- 01/10/2018115,070 mi
- 17/09/2019115,070 mi
- 02/10/2020115,070 mi
- 07/10/2020115,070 mi
- 19/10/2021115,070 mi
- 07/10/2022115,070 mi
- 17/10/2023115,070 mi
Average of roughly -2,247 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
777 TYA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Mercedes-Benz Sl (777 TYA) between August 2006 and October 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
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