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KBV 258S

1978 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,121 mi
Last recorded153,121 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl94,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBV 258S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2017 153,121 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body floor corroded through n/s and o/s in several places (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s and o/s rear floor sections next to rear spriong top mounts corroded through (6.1.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy excessive travel on brake pedal (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing corroded through (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake binding both front brakes binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration advise attention at earliest convienience (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

corrosion on various parts of underbody

emissions only just passed test advise service/adjustments or repairs at earliest convienience

rear pads not checked as cannot be seen due to wheeltrims and backplate

rear silencer rubbers deteriorating

thick underseal on underbody

Pass 17 Jun 2016 153,118 miles

all subframe and wishbone bushes deteriorating

both front wishbones have corrosion on

corrosion around front subframe and assys

corrosion around rear suspension top mountings

corrosion on various parts of underbody

rear silencer mounting rubbers deteriorating

slight blow on exhaust manifold

thick underseal on all over

Pass 10 Jul 2015 153,115 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

co emissions only just passed test

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorating

rear silencer heatshield loose

rubber bushes deteriorating on front and rear suspension advise changing at earliest convienience

Pass 14 Jun 2014 153,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all rubber bushes on front suspension showing signs of decay advise changing at earliest convienience

corrosion on various parts of underbody

n/s front subframe rubber deteriorating advise changing at earliest convienience

various rear suspesion rubber bushes showing signs of decay advise changing at earliest convienience

Fail 4 Jun 2014 153,100 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all rubber bushes on front suspension showing signs of decay advise changing at earliest convienience

corrosion on various parts of underbody

n/s front subframe rubber deteriorating advise changing at earliest convienience

various rear suspesion rubber bushes showing signs of decay advise changing at earliest convienience

Pass 5 Jun 2013 153,064 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 153,048 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on various parts of underbody

o/s front shockabsorber dust cover adrift

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 7 May 2011 153,003 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on body floor and around rear suspension mounts

front and rear suspension rubbers perishing

n/s headlight reflector corroding

Pass 25 Jan 2010 152,944 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 152,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 152,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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KBV 258S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 94,523 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 KBV 258S, 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 48 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 KBV 258S registered?

KBV 258S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 March 1978.

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The MOT history for KBV 258S shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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