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KHB 25W

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,317 mi
Last recorded76,317 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2006
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHB 25W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2006 76,317 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 76,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

off side inner vehicle panel insecure efecting brake pedal movement

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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KHB 25W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 94,168 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 KHB 25W, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KHB 25W?

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What year was KHB 25W registered?

KHB 25W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 May 1981.

Is KHB 25W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KHB 25W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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