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KVG 545

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,036 mi
Last recorded102,036 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVG 545
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 102,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 12 Dec 2022 102,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 30 May 2014 102,032 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

adv all 4 tyres perished

Fail 23 May 2014 102,032 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

adv all 4 tyres perished

Pass 20 May 2008 99,371 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 99,371 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 99,319 miles

front headlamps set at lower limit

nearside rear lamp cracked

Fail 6 Jul 2006 99,312 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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KVG 545 is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 94,450 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KVG 545, 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 42 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 KVG 545 registered?

KVG 545 is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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