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CKD 72B

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,784 mi
Last recorded34,784 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKD 72B
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 34,784 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 34,773 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 34,772 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 34,767 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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CKD 72B is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 CKD 72B, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CKD 72B?

You can check the full history of CKD 72B by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CKD 72B registered?

CKD 72B is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 November 1988.

Is CKD 72B safe to buy?

The MOT history for CKD 72B shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CKD 72B have outstanding finance?

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