1982 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · A576 SYM
1982 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 17/10/1982. Recorded mileage 69,495 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1982 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,495 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1982
- Engine
- 4973cc
A576 SYM Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2024
- 69,495 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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A576 SYM Mileage History
- 16/03/200667,334 mi
- 25/06/200767,365 mi+31 mi
- 25/06/200767,365 mi
- 30/03/200967,439 mi+74 mi
- 03/05/201367,439 mi
- 13/06/201367,439 mi
- 02/12/201467,439 mi
- 09/12/201467,439 mi
- 04/11/201667,630 mi+191 mi
- 10/11/201667,631 mi+1 mi
- 13/09/201767,695 mi+64 mi
- 15/09/201767,695 mi
- 03/10/201867,698 mi+3 mi
- 05/09/201967,700 mi+2 mi
- 07/10/202067,708 mi+8 mi
- 23/06/202268,245 mi+537 mi
- 15/07/202469,495 mi+1,250 mi
Average of roughly 118 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
A576 SYM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1982 Mercedes-Benz Sl (A576 SYM) between March 2006 and July 2024.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2024 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: Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)”; “Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)”.
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