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A79 KKF

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,350 mi
Last recorded72,350 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA79 KKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 72,350 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 72,218 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps on max hard to adjust down just on top line (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 71,533 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively may have caliper issue (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security anti - roll bar mounting / tow point bracket (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti - roll bar mounting bracket area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pump area ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 71,533 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively may have caliper issue (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted chrome on top face sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security anti - roll bar mounting / tow point bracket (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti - roll bar mounting bracket area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pump area ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 71,274 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubbers bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively caliper (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper screen wash reservoir / tank is cracked / deteriorated,

Offside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded pump area ()

Offside Rear fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Fail 26 Jun 2018 71,274 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubbers bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively caliper (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded pump area ()

Offside Rear fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Jul 2017 70,575 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering box area (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper fuel pipe -filter / pump area slight corrosion

Fail 6 Jul 2017 70,575 miles

Front Lower Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering box area (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper fuel pipe -filter / pump area slight corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2016 70,497 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (around 50 mm) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fuel pipes corroded around fuel pump,

Pass 9 Jul 2015 70,377 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nail in offside front tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all tyres old & perished

fuel pipes corroded around the filter & pump

Fail 17 Jun 2015 70,359 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all tyres old & perished

no main beam tell tail lamp - not required for vehicles first registered before 1986

Fail 19 Jun 2014 69,501 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brakes binding slightly

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 69,501 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brakes binding slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2013 68,817 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 69,169 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 69,169 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 66,487 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 66,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 64,417 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 64,404 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/ front bulkhead has rust hole

Pass 14 May 2009 63,090 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 61,861 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 60,132 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight exhaust blow, †exhaust rubbersin poor condition

Fail 14 Aug 2006 60,132 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rubbers in poor condition

slight exhaust blow

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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A79 KKF is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 94,450 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 A79 KKF, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A79 KKF is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1984.

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