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KJH 299W

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,606 mi
Last recorded160,606 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJH 299W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 160,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2017 160,594 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 160,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

centre exhaust rubber broken

exhaust mounting rubbers badly perrished

nearside front brake sticking

rear brakes sticking

Pass 31 May 2013 180,228 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside headlamp lens broken

rear brakes rate of increase high

rear brakes sticking

Fail 22 May 2013 180,228 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside headlamp lens broken

rear brakes rate of increase high

rear brakes sticking

rear registration plate loose

Pass 29 May 2012 159,801 miles

o/s/f headlamp damaged

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 29 May 2012 159,801 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f headlamp damaged

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Jun 2009 159,723 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 159,721 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all brakes slightly grabbing

Pass 9 Mar 2006 159,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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KJH 299W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KJH 299W, 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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What year was KJH 299W registered?

KJH 299W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 June 1981.

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