MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,310 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
nearside and offside rear tyres cracking on sidewall
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E229 AKU is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
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 E229 AKU, 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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How do I check the history of E229 AKU?
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What year was E229 AKU registered?
E229 AKU is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1988.
Is E229 AKU safe to buy?
The MOT history for E229 AKU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does E229 AKU have outstanding finance?
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