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KJI 1464

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

150,574 mi
Last recorded150,574 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJI 1464
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 150,574 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 150,390 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 150,271 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 150,130 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 149,974 miles

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

rear of vehicle light corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2017 149,895 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 149,893 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mounts broken (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 149,860 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 149,539 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 148,960 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 148,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 148,824 miles

chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Feb 2010 148,584 miles

chassis undersealed

Pass 28 Feb 2009 147,578 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 146,315 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 144,989 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 143,768 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S rear outer handbrake cable corroded.

Offside Inner Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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KJI 1464 is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 94,450 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 KJI 1464, 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 42 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 KJI 1464 registered?

KJI 1464 is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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