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KUI 1310

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

97,618 mi
Last recorded97,618 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUI 1310
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 97,618 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 96,771 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 96,766 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 96,672 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 96,573 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 96,398 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 96,046 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 95,246 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 93,868 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 87,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 87,203 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 86,830 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2013 86,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2012 86,432 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2012 86,420 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2011 84,835 miles

n/s/f sill slightly corroded and holed

Pass 24 Nov 2010 82,472 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 82,472 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

child seat fittrd to passenger front seat

offside handbrake reading low

Pass 16 Nov 2009 79,562 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 76,573 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 72,820 miles

N/S/R TYRE 2MM

O/S/R TYRE 3MM

Fail 31 Oct 2007 72,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

N/S/F FLOOR PAN STARTING TO CORO

N/S/R TYRE 2MM

O/S/R TYRE 3MM

Pass 3 Nov 2006 67,166 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 64,655 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on nearside front floor!

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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KUI 1310 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 92,344 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 KUI 1310, 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 41 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 KUI 1310 registered?

KUI 1310 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is KUI 1310 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUI 1310 shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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