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79,753 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PAD METAL TO METAL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front slight play
Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential drive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
front subframe mountings movement slight
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Both front wipers smear
Corrosion to both n/s and o/s outer sills
Chassis has slight surface corrosion
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Both front wipers smeer slightly
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear diff oil seal weeping
Slight crack in front number plate
Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
corrosion front outer sills around jacking points
Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
corrosion front outer sills around jacking points
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all steering/suspension components have corosion
both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated but have no excess movement
outer sills coroded
STRONG ADVISE- both front tyres are worn vey low on edges and centre tread is on 1.6mm legal limit
nearside front spoiler/cross member has corosion
offside front jacking point has surface corosion around it
play in front inner steering ball joints but not considered excessive
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CPL 738 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 CPL 738, 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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What year was CPL 738 registered?
CPL 738 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 February 1988.
Is CPL 738 safe to buy?
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