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KFV 528S

1978 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,152 mi
Last recorded154,152 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl94,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFV 528S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 154,152 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 153,961 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 153,821 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 153,817 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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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KFV 528S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KFV 528S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KFV 528S registered?

KFV 528S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is KFV 528S safe to buy?

The MOT history for KFV 528S shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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