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KJD 91W

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

109,464 mi
Last recorded109,464 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJD 91W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 109,464 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 109,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 109,464 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

underside rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2018 109,464 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 109,464 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 109,464 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 108,528 miles

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 9 Jun 2015 108,425 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perish

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre starting to perish

Fail 9 Jun 2015 108,425 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre starting to perish

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 23 May 2014 107,971 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perish

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 3 Jun 2013 107,474 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 107,474 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres perished

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 106,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

wipers parking

Pass 11 Jun 2012 106,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

wipers parking

Fail 22 Nov 2010 105,981 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 105,981 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 105,010 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 105,010 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f floor slight corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2008 101,898 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 101,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 101,886 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front floorpan corroded outside of prescribed area

nearside handbrake efficiency slightly low

remaining steel brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

screen damaged outside of swept area

Pass 7 Apr 2006 101,098 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front floor corroded

windscreen cracked outside of swept area

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 91W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 91W, 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 91W registered?

KJD 91W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 October 1980.

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