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KBD 254C

1965 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

21,071 mi
Last recorded21,071 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 1965 Mercedes-benz Sl50,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBD 254C
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1965
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 21,071 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 21,071 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 20,847 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 20,847 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 20,487 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 20,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump insecure steering box (2.3.6)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 18,649 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 17,604 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 15,696 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 12,049 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 8,873 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 3,711 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 2,416 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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KBD 254C is a 1965 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1965 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 50,770 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 KBD 254C, 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 61 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 KBD 254C registered?

KBD 254C is a 1965 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 July 1965.

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The MOT history for KBD 254C shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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