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A86 KKF

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,801 mi
Last recorded7,801 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA86 KKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 7,801 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 7,728 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under floor area inner wheel arches covered in thick black under seal and various points

Pass 1 Jul 2011 7,585 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2011 7,580 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2010 7,483 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 6,868 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 6,866 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 6,856 miles

corrosion on exhaust

front inner wings

o/s/f wing corroded

repair to n/s/r floor

Fail 4 Sep 2008 6,856 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on exhaust

front inner wings

o/s/f wing corroded

repair to n/s/r floor

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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A86 KKF is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A86 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 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 A86 KKF registered?

A86 KKF is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A86 KKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A86 KKF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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