MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,472 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
underside of vehicle has extensive corrosion but mot excessive covering steering/suspension and boby components
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to nearside door shut within prescribed areas but not yet excessive
corrosion to offside door shut within prescribed areas but not yet excessive
corrosion to offside front wing outside prescribed areas and not yet sharp edge
corrosion to offside outer sill outside prescribed areas
heavy corrosion to nearside outer sill outside of prescribed areas
flexable brake hope ferrules corroded
offside rear wheel arch corroded
sills corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
flexable brake hope ferrules corroded
offside rear wheel arch corroded
sills corroded
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
both front coil springs corroding
corrosion to nearside outer sill
corrosion to offside door shut
corrosion to offside front outer wing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
both front coil springs corroding
corrosion to nearside outer sill
corrosion to offside door shut
corrosion to offside front outer wing
both sides of vehicle have some corrosion of outer door sills at front jacking points.
Corroded around n/s/f jacking point.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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E942 BKL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 E942 BKL, 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 E942 BKL registered?
E942 BKL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1988.
Is E942 BKL safe to buy?
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