MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,813 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch to boot floor corroded and small hole within 30cm to anti-roll bar bush mounting )(strength not significantly reduced (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch to boot floor corroded and small hole within 30cm to anti-roll bar bush mounting )(strength not significantly reduced (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit battery loose but terminal wiring on positive post loose! (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower ,advise renewing asap (5.3.4 (b) (i))
rear diff leak
rear exhaust box rubbers -1 x missing ,1 x split ,advise attention asap
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f chassis leg ,outer sills and rear wheel arches starting to corrode
Corrosion forming on both rear wheel inner tubs at rear edge
Corrosion forming on nearside floor panel
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both outer sills .rear inner wheel arches both front chassis legs and floors satarting to corrode
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front and rear chassis legs , floors and outer sills starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front and rear chassis legs , floors and outer sills starting to corrode
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres wearing on inside edges
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres wearing on inside edges
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
oil leak from gearbox area
Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
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C854 KTM is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 C854 KTM, 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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C854 KTM is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 March 1986.
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