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Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Behind shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, Gearbox and Differential leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 42% Imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases balance pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn all 4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential oil weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drivers front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel pipe union leaking pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing bottom half (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer and centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer and centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside front inner sill corroeded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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B713 KRD is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 92,344 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 B713 KRD, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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B713 KRD is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 January 1985.
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