MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,546 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
offside front tyre pressure low
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?
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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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