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B447 KNV

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,499 mi
Last recorded92,499 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB447 KNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 92,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 92,254 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 92,031 miles

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

Offside Front SLIGHTLY MISALIGNED

Fail 29 Apr 2021 92,015 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front SLIGHTLY MISALIGNED

Pass 1 Jun 2019 91,819 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 91,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 91,356 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / arch (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 May 2017 91,215 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2017 91,215 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported x2 middle pipe rubbers (7.1.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 91,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fuel pipe corrosion

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2015 90,651 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 89,853 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 88,565 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 87,376 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 85,667 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 84,127 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 82,544 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 80,703 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 79,977 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 78,596 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 77,354 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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B447 KNV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 B447 KNV, 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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B447 KNV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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