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6268 KW

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,031 mi
Last recorded79,031 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6268 KW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 79,031 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 77,915 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 77,906 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 75,132 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded in clips on floor.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Aug 2016 75,130 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipes slightly corroded in clips on floor.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Jul 2014 74,905 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 74,501 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 74,203 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 74,128 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 74,128 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 73,846 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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6268 KW is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 89,624 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 6268 KW, 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 44 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 6268 KW registered?

6268 KW is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 October 1982.

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