MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,254 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear boot lid can not open
Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear boot lid can not open
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
o/s floor damaged
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
o/s floor damaged
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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KJD 253W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 89,212 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 KJD 253W, 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 46 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 KJD 253W registered?
KJD 253W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1980.
Is KJD 253W safe to buy?
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