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KDH 298N

1975 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,865 mi
Last recorded95,865 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1975 Mercedes-benz Sl109,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDH 298N
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 95,865 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 95,633 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 95,596 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 95,330 miles

slight play in steering joints

Fail 29 Sep 2015 95,330 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight play in steering joints

Pass 23 Sep 2014 95,296 miles

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 95,274 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 94,895 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 94,894 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 94,622 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 94,503 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 94,309 miles

slight play in steering idler.

Fail 1 Nov 2007 94,309 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play in steering idler.

Pass 1 Aug 2006 94,068 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 20 Jul 2006 94,068 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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KDH 298N is a 1975 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1975 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 109,442 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 KDH 298N, 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 51 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 KDH 298N registered?

KDH 298N is a 1975 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 January 1975.

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