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KOX 300W

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,037 mi
Last recorded149,037 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOX 300W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 149,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 149,025 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 148,926 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 148,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 148,410 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 148,026 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 147,975 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 147,230 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 147,208 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 146,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside outer sill & offside front wheel arch corroded & holed

Pass 12 Jan 2011 146,455 miles

n/s/front shock absorber damp,dust cover split.

Pass 13 Jan 2010 146,263 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 145,858 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 145,415 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 144,972 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 143,412 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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KOX 300W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 KOX 300W, 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 KOX 300W registered?

KOX 300W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is KOX 300W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KOX 300W shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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