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BKN 2T

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

110,126 mi
Last recorded110,126 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKN 2T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 110,126 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 109,821 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 109,582 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 109,422 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 109,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 109,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 109,269 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 109,169 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 109,118 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 109,064 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 109,004 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 3 May 2013 109,004 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 108,899 miles

CORROSION UNDERSIDE

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2011 108,672 miles

CORROSION UNDERSIDE

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

WIPER BLADES DETERIORATED

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2011 108,672 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

CORROSION UNDERSIDE

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

WIPER BLADES DETERIORATED

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2010 108,411 miles

Corrosion underside.

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2007 108,326 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 108,261 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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BKN 2T is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 75,629 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 BKN 2T, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BKN 2T is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 November 1988.

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