1983 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.8L Petrol · A962 NHC
1983 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Aug 1983. Recorded mileage 75,623 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,623 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A962 NHC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2026
- 75,623 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A962 NHC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Mercedes-Benz Sl (A962 NHC) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
A962 NHC Mileage History
- 26/06/202474,773 mi
- 03/07/202474,779 mi+6 mi
- 25/06/202575,150 mi+371 mi
- 25/06/202575,150 mi
- 22/06/202675,623 mi+473 mi
Average of roughly 428 miles per year across 5 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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