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KVS 141Y

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,766 mi
Last recorded70,766 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVS 141Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 70,766 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 70,349 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Hole in seal but not within 30cm of mounting points

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 70,025 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 69,146 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 68,904 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 68,502 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 68,055 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 68,012 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 66,903 miles

N/s/r tyre slight cracks in side walls

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 66,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 66,150 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 63,857 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 63,857 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 62,315 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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KVS 141Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KVS 141Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KVS 141Y?

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What year was KVS 141Y registered?

KVS 141Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is KVS 141Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for KVS 141Y shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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