MOT Status
ValidMileage
100,198 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front subframe all four bush’s have slightly play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front subframe all four bush’s have slightly play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
steering dumper slight leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
steering dumper slight leak
Engine has a slight oil leak.
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
front number plate cracked/damaged.
slight play in steering idler.
passengers seatbelt starting to fray.slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing.o/s/f and o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode.
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A835 KAY is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 93,251 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 A835 KAY, 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 43 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 A835 KAY registered?
A835 KAY is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 September 1983.
Is A835 KAY safe to buy?
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