MOT Status
ValidMileage
114,055 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play in and out (2.2.2 (b))
corrosion below abs pump
nearside front lower arm corroding
offside front chassis rail corroded
various oil leaks
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative all lamps (4.4.1 (e))
freeplay at steering wheel
nearside front lower arm has been welded
offside front chassis rail corroding below abs unit
offside front lower chassis rail has been poorly weld repaired
various oil leaks
wiper rubbers deteriorating
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
general corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake pipes pitted
corrosion areas of underbody
corrosion suspension componants
front subframe bushes worn
nearside and offside front lower are bushes perished
rear differential leak
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake pipes pitted
corrosion areas of underbody
corrosion suspension componants
front subframe bushes worn
nearside and offside front lower are bushes perished
rear differential leak
Corrosion to suspension components
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear diff oil leak
Oil leak ()
vehicle structure slight corrosion
Oil leak ()
rear diff oil leak
vehicle structure slight corrosion
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking steering box input seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
power steering box damp
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
power steering box damp
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s front chassie corroded
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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F24 VKY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 F24 VKY, 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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F24 VKY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1988.
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