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KPA 48V

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,186 mi
Last recorded107,186 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPA 48V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 107,186 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 107,074 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 106,169 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 106,168 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 105,796 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 105,796 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 105,298 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 105,027 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 105,017 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 104,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust flanges deteriated

Pass 15 Nov 2011 104,932 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 104,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 104,609 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 104,136 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 102,109 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 102,040 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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KPA 48V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KPA 48V, 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 KPA 48V registered?

KPA 48V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 1980.

Is KPA 48V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KPA 48V shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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