MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,572 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Fuel pipes rusty + poor
Oil leak ()
Underside rusty
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KHV 778W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 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 KHV 778W, 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.
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What year was KHV 778W registered?
KHV 778W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 1981.
Is KHV 778W safe to buy?
The MOT history for KHV 778W shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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