1983 Mercedes SL 2.7L Petrol · OO 1005
1983 Mercedes SL (2.7L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1983. Recorded mileage 77,184 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SL
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/05/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,184 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 2746cc
OO 1005 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2025
- 77,184 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions 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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OO 1005 Mileage History
- 05/04/202276,707 mi
- 04/04/202376,895 mi+188 mi
- 12/04/202376,970 mi+75 mi
- 07/05/202577,184 mi+214 mi
Average of roughly 154 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
OO 1005 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Mercedes Sl (OO 1005) between April 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 May 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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