1983 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.8L Petrol · FFA 884Y
1983 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.8L, petrol). First registered 27 May 1983. Recorded mileage 25,828 miles. MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,828 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FFA 884Y Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 25,828 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FFA 884Y 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 1983 Mercedes-Benz Sl (FFA 884Y) between June 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
FFA 884Y Mileage History
- 26/06/200622,301 mi
- 26/06/200722,543 mi+242 mi
- 26/06/200822,635 mi+92 mi
- 16/06/200922,799 mi+164 mi
- 30/06/201022,995 mi+196 mi
- 24/06/201123,181 mi+186 mi
- 19/06/201223,851 mi+670 mi
- 24/06/201324,029 mi+178 mi
- 20/06/201424,127 mi+98 mi
- 26/11/201524,215 mi+88 mi
- 26/10/201624,247 mi+32 mi
- 21/05/201824,295 mi+48 mi
- 03/06/202024,424 mi+129 mi
- 24/09/202124,472 mi+48 mi
- 15/05/202324,964 mi+492 mi
- 03/05/202425,316 mi+352 mi
- 20/11/202525,828 mi+512 mi
Average of roughly 182 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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