MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,975 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All welded repairs covered in underseal
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
fuel pipe in poor condition
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch as marked (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill as marked (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor as marked (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor as marked (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded ineer sill as marked (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch as marked 2x areas (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear subframe mounts corroded slightly
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
all rear brake pipes rusty
both front chassis rails rusty
many old repairs underside of vehcile
signs of underbody corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
all rear brake pipes rusty
both front chassis rails rusty
many old repairs underside of vehcile
signs of underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
many old repairs to underside of vehicle and many areas also freshly undersealed
signs of underbody corrosion to floorpans, subframes, suspension and steering components, etc
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
many old repairs to both body sills and underside of vehicle
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
o/s/f outer sill panel corroded
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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KJD 502W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 KJD 502W, 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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KJD 502W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1981.
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