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KIB 500

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,580 mi
Last recorded103,580 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIB 500
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 103,580 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 103,580 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 103,569 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 103,107 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 102,640 miles

advanced travel foot brake

slight play steering joints

Pass 23 May 2018 102,532 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 102,159 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 102,001 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advanced travel footbrake

slight distortion front brakes

slight distortion nearside rear brake

slight play steering joints

Pass 4 Jun 2009 101,473 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 101,206 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 100,308 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 100,205 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 99,136 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 99,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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KIB 500 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 93,665 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 KIB 500, 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 40 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 KIB 500?

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What year was KIB 500 registered?

KIB 500 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 September 1986.

Is KIB 500 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KIB 500 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.

Does KIB 500 have outstanding finance?

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