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KJD 253W

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,254 mi
Last recorded62,254 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJD 253W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 62,254 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 62,254 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 61,268 miles

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 61,268 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 60,931 miles

Rear boot lid can not open

Fail 1 Jun 2020 60,931 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 58,009 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 56,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 55,021 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 55,021 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 47,292 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 47,260 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 47,010 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 45,844 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 44,911 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 44,911 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 43,788 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 42,670 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 37,451 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 29,280 miles

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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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.

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