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KGA 872L

1972 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,857 mi
Last recorded101,857 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl91,141 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGA 872L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 101,857 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 100,396 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 99,522 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 98,145 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 97,822 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 97,076 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 96,238 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 95,746 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 95,745 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel pipe leaking engine compartment (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2014 95,453 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 95,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 94,525 miles

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

middle exhaust section fouls body

o/s/r wheel arch near to outer sill corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2012 93,735 miles

Offside Rear Flexible Brake Hose Is Not secured properly.

Fail 5 Nov 2012 93,642 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Flexible Brake Hose Is Not secured properly.

Pass 9 Nov 2011 92,745 miles

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

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

Rear axle leaking.

Pass 25 Oct 2010 91,534 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 89,549 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 89,514 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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KGA 872L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 91,141 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 KGA 872L, 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 54 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 KGA 872L registered?

KGA 872L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 October 1972.

Is KGA 872L safe to buy?

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