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KJD 502W

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,975 mi
Last recorded77,975 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJD 502W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2026 77,975 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 77,174 miles

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)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 77,174 miles

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)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 77,151 miles

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)

Pass 31 May 2016 76,288 miles

both rear subframe mounts corroded slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2015 74,284 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 74,240 miles

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)

Pass 29 May 2013 70,710 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 29 May 2013 70,710 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2012 69,006 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 68,960 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 68,030 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2009 68,030 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 68,022 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 67,819 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

many old repairs to both body sills and underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Jul 2007 67,721 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2006 67,438 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 67,408 miles

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?

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 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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