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5646 KX

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,318 mi
Last recorded40,318 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5646 KX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 40,318 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 40,233 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 40,210 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 39,162 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 36,244 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 34,233 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 32,253 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 32,157 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 31,251 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 30,181 miles

Left hand drive

Pass 13 Jul 2006 27,890 miles

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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5646 KX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 79,403 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 5646 KX, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 5646 KX registered?

5646 KX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is 5646 KX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5646 KX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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