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KGB 491

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,546 mi
Last recorded58,546 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGB 491
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2017 58,546 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Pass 29 Sep 2015 58,546 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front nearside and offside tyre deteriorated

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Fail 11 Sep 2015 58,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2014 58,534 miles

Both front tyres perished in tread

Difficult to see all brake pads with wheels on

Engine and sill covers fitted restricting inspection

Exhaust corroded

Front indicator lamp n/s slightly white

Various brake and steering components corroded

Wipers poor

Tyre n/s rear perished in tread

Fail 14 Aug 2014 58,531 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Both front tyres perished in tread

Difficult to see all brake pads with wheels on

Engine and sill covers fitted restricting inspection

Exhaust corroded

Front indicator lamp n/s slightly white

Various brake and steering components corroded

Wipers poor

Tyre n/s rear perished in tread

Pass 10 Sep 2012 58,514 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs pitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system quite corroded

nearside rear, offside front,nearside front tyres, quite perished

Pass 30 Aug 2011 58,398 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs slightly pitted

all coil springs slightly corroded

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 10 Sep 2010 58,295 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 58,263 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 58,137 miles

offside front tyre pressure low

Pass 12 Jun 2006 56,366 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 56,366 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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KGB 491 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 87,421 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 KGB 491, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KGB 491 registered?

KGB 491 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 May 1995.

Is KGB 491 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KGB 491 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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