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2308 KR

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

109,747 mi
Last recorded109,747 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2308 KR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 109,747 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 109,003 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 105,591 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 104,409 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 103,210 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 103,210 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 102,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 102,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 101,094 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 101,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 100,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 100,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 99,262 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 98,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight oil leaking from rear diff

Fail 11 Jun 2010 96,283 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 96,283 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 95,824 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 95,208 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 95,208 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 93,867 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 93,402 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 93,402 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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2308 KR is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 93,251 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2308 KR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 2308 KR registered?

2308 KR is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 June 1983.

Is 2308 KR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2308 KR shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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