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B707 KCU

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,992 mi
Last recorded131,992 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB707 KCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Aug 2023 131,992 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes front and rear covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind on all four wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on suspension components front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various rubber boots and bushes both front and rear deteriorated with age

Pass 4 Apr 2022 130,940 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 129,896 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 129,215 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 127,780 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 125,691 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes front and rear sub-fromes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes on both lower front arms (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 8 Jun 2006 111,632 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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B707 KCU is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B707 KCU, 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 B707 KCU registered?

B707 KCU is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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