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KWP 27N

1975 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

115,331 mi
Last recorded115,331 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 1975 Mercedes-benz Sl109,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWP 27N
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2010 115,331 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end has a slight groove in the neck (2.2.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all eshaust mounts are perishing

both rear discs are pitted

nearside brake disc is worn and pitted

offside rear fog light is not working

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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KWP 27N is a 1975 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1975 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 109,442 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 KWP 27N, 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 51 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 KWP 27N registered?

KWP 27N is a 1975 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 July 1975.

Is KWP 27N safe to buy?

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