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KJM 611W

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

67,460 mi
Last recorded67,460 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJM 611W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 67,460 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 66,243 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 65,972 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 65,726 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 65,626 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 64,797 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 63,608 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 62,867 miles

both wiper blades are very slightly poor to clear the screen

nearside headlamp output and pattern is slightly poor

Pass 12 Sep 2014 62,459 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 60,833 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 57,110 miles

Advise: offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 28 Jul 2011 56,324 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 56,317 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 55,204 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 55,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 53,727 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 51,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

offside front tyre wall perished

Fail 4 Sep 2008 51,323 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

offside front tyre wall perished

Pass 16 Nov 2006 51,286 miles

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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KJM 611W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 KJM 611W, 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 KJM 611W registered?

KJM 611W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 April 1981.

Is KJM 611W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJM 611W shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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