MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,423 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Rear Fuel hose damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases various places rusty and perforated (6.1.2 (a))
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all perrishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive oil cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all brake furrels rusty
some under side of car has been under sealed
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all perrishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive oil cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all brake furrels rusty
some under side of car has been under sealed
Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
o/s/f wheel binding (slightly)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
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A20 KFF is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 93,665 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 A20 KFF, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A20 KFF is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 August 1986.
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