1983 Mercedes-Benz SL 2.7L Petrol · A202 HWD
1983 Mercedes-Benz SL (2.7L, petrol). First registered 20 Oct 1983. Recorded mileage 90,926 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,926 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A202 HWD Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/06/2023
- 90,926 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A202 HWD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Mercedes-Benz Sl (A202 HWD) between June 2005 and June 2023.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 28 June 2023 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 (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe joint to box (7.1.2)”; “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
A202 HWD Mileage History
- 10/06/200581,370 mi
- 30/05/200681,530 mi+160 mi
- 06/06/200681,538 mi+8 mi
- 01/06/200781,786 mi+248 mi
- 08/06/200781,823 mi+37 mi
- 08/06/200781,823 mi
- 03/06/200881,975 mi+152 mi
- 17/06/200982,715 mi+740 mi
- 08/06/201083,498 mi+783 mi
- 22/06/201183,871 mi+373 mi
- 11/06/201285,373 mi+1,502 mi
- 19/06/201386,184 mi+811 mi
- 17/06/201487,321 mi+1,137 mi
- 25/06/201587,908 mi+587 mi
- 21/06/201688,308 mi+400 mi
- 22/06/201788,757 mi+449 mi
- 26/06/201788,759 mi+2 mi
- 21/06/201889,080 mi+321 mi
- 21/06/201989,434 mi+354 mi
- 23/06/202089,653 mi+219 mi
- 22/06/202190,231 mi+578 mi
- 29/06/202290,510 mi+279 mi
- 28/06/202390,926 mi+416 mi
Average of roughly 529 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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