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B113 KSS

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,433 mi
Last recorded99,433 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB113 KSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 99,433 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 97,813 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 97,756 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer support rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 97,475 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 94,907 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Slight moisture around steering box pipe unions (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Center Exhaust Flange Slightly corroded but secure and no leaks

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on edges and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 94,583 miles

Offside Front Bracket in wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 94,566 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front bracket in wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 93,980 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 92,680 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 92,680 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 92,641 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2016 92,641 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2015 92,349 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 90,083 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 88,969 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside exhaust downpipe cracked

Fail 5 Aug 2013 88,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside exhaust downpipe cracked

Fail 1 Aug 2012 88,172 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 88,172 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 86,538 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 84,283 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 84,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 81,504 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 81,504 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 78,876 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 78,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 May 2007 77,813 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 74,515 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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B113 KSS is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B113 KSS, 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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What year was B113 KSS registered?

B113 KSS is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 October 1984.

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