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KKE 644V

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,436 mi
Last recorded73,436 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKE 644V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 73,436 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear backing plates are catching on the wheel balance weights.

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate.

Fail 7 Oct 2020 73,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect condensation in the headlamp. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front side of wheel arch corroded, as well as the underside in the same place. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear backing plates are catching on the wheel balance weights.

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate.

Pass 10 Apr 2019 72,222 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside rear wheel arch, front of arch is slightly corroded.

Pass 9 Apr 2018 71,805 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack/perish

Main beam does not "flash."

Slight corrosion to offside rear wheel arch. Front lower

Slight diff oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2018 71,801 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres starting to crack/perish

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear joints (7.1.2)

Main beam does not "flash."

Slight corrosion to offside rear wheel arch. Front lower

Slight damage to front number plate

Slight diff oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2017 71,358 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 70,070 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 70,070 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 69,519 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 69,477 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

light switch stiff

Pass 13 Mar 2013 69,277 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 69,265 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 69,165 miles

slight brake bind (o/s/front).

Pass 1 Apr 2011 68,438 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 68,306 miles

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside ffront seat hinge loose

Fail 27 Feb 2009 68,277 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front seatbelt sticking

Pass 27 Feb 2009 68,277 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front seatbelt sticking

Pass 7 Mar 2008 67,925 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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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KKE 644V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 89,212 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KKE 644V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KKE 644V registered?

KKE 644V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 1980.

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