MOT Status
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39,735 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & 16years old (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & 16years old (5.2.3 (e))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Nearside Rear Tyre 7 years old
Offside Rear Tyre 15 years old & 3mm
Front BOTH front tyres 11 years old
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre 6 years old
Offside Rear Tyre 14 years old & 3mm
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH tyres 10 years old & slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 13 years old & slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Both front tyres 9 years old
Engine cover & under trays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre 12 years old
Over sills fitted
BOTH front tyres 8 years old
Engine cover & under trays fitted
Offside Rear Tyre 11 years old
Over sills fitted
Engine cover & under trays fitted
Over sills fitted
Engine cover & under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm,Perished on sidewall & 17yrs old (4.1.E.1)
Over sills fitted
Engine cover & under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, Sidewall perished & 16yrs old (4.1.E.1)
Over sills fitted
Engine cover & under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
battery insecure
oil leak from rear diff
Belly pan fitted
Front pads getting low
Full sill covers fitted
Handbrake near end of travel
Nearside rear tyre punctured
Rear diff oil leaks
Slight screen damage
Belly pan fitted
Full sill covers fitted
Slight oil leaks rear diff
Underbody panels fitted
Belly pan fitted
Both front tyres wearing on edges
Full sill covers fitted
Rear diff oil leaks
Underbody panels fitted
oil leaks to rear diff.
slight corrosion to brake discs.
slight play to steering idler bush.
stonechip to windscreen.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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38 KEN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.
Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 79,403 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 38 KEN, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was 38 KEN registered?
38 KEN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 September 1997.
Is 38 KEN safe to buy?
The MOT history for 38 KEN shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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