1983 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.8L Petrol · A843 FDG
1983 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.8L, petrol). First registered 10 Oct 1983. Recorded mileage 75,969 miles. MOT expired on 22 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,969 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A843 FDG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/11/2023
- 75,969 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A843 FDG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Mercedes-Benz Sl (A843 FDG) between December 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Fuel system component leaking from fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
A843 FDG Mileage History
- 06/12/202175,681 mi
- 27/10/202275,687 mi+6 mi
- 23/11/202375,969 mi+282 mi
Average of roughly 147 miles per year across 3 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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