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E320 KFL

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,969 mi
Last recorded139,969 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE320 KFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 139,969 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 138,537 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 136,947 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 133,859 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2012 125,943 miles

advises rear tyers starting to crack

Fail 19 Apr 2012 125,938 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

advises o/s/f inner wing thin

advises rear tyers starting to crack

Pass 1 Dec 2010 122,501 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 119,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 116,155 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight leakage at nearside washer pipe connection under bonnet

Pass 7 Dec 2007 111,782 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 107,233 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hazard warning light switch seems stiff to operate

Pass 16 Dec 2005 104,039 miles

blistering and signs of corrosion at both sills and nearside rear wheelhousing

Fail 16 Dec 2005 104,039 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

blistering and signs of corrosion at both sills and nearside rear wheelhousing

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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E320 KFL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 83,827 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 E320 KFL, 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 39 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 E320 KFL registered?

E320 KFL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 October 1987.

Is E320 KFL safe to buy?

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