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E951 KPK

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

117,262 mi
Last recorded117,262 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE951 KPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 117,262 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 117,262 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 117,262 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 117,237 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 117,237 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 117,129 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 116,844 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 116,635 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 116,278 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 115,619 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 115,604 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 114,605 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 113,993 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 113,959 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 110,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 110,614 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 108,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Dec 2008 108,248 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 102,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 98,680 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 98,680 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside and nearside outer sills at front will soon need attention.

Offside front subframe bushes starting to wear

Fail 26 Oct 2006 98,644 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2006 98,635 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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E951 KPK is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 E951 KPK, 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 E951 KPK registered?

E951 KPK is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 March 1988.

Is E951 KPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E951 KPK shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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