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103,109 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Middle link bar end gaiters perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush on arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front condensation in headlamp
Nearside Rear underside of body corroded around drain tube
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear NSR + OSR sills corroding (sill covers fitted)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint has excessive movement when jacked under the arm and lever bar underneath wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Middle link bar end gaiters perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush on arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front condensation in headlamp
Nearside Rear underside of body corroded around drain tube
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear NSR + OSR sills corroding (sill covers fitted)
Front exhaust bracket deteriorated
Front nearside & offside - shock absorber shrouds deteriorated
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at inner sill/wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated
sill covers, undertrays and engine covers fitted
Front exhaust bracket deteriorated
Front nearside & offside - shock absorber shrouds deteriorated
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at inner sill/wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated
sill covers, undertrays and engine covers fitted
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Differential damp not dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Lower engine damp, not dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear both tyres perishing- no cords visable
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
both rear tyres perishing - cracked but not to cords
Both rear tyres perishing - no cords showing
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Both rear tyres perishing - no cords showing
Nearside front tyre perishing - no cords showing
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear tyres cracked/perished (225/55 R16)
Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
3x washer jets not working but fluid sufficent
Slight oil leak from diff
Slight play in front wheel bearings
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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2168 KF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 87,421 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 2168 KF, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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2168 KF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 April 1995.
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