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KRH 573Y

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

94,317 mi
Last recorded94,317 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRH 573Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 94,317 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Steering idle slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2024 92,584 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 92,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 90,851 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 90,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 88,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 88,065 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 86,948 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 85,132 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 85,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/chassis by sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 82,508 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 78,542 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 75,337 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 75,334 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel pump leaking... (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2016 73,541 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 71,532 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 68,835 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 65,801 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 62,516 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 59,299 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 56,071 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 52,733 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 49,870 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 46,568 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 46,568 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 43,412 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 43,412 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 42,164 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 41,991 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 41,991 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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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KRH 573Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 93,251 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 KRH 573Y, 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 43 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 KRH 573Y registered?

KRH 573Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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The MOT history for KRH 573Y shows 30 tests with a 76.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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