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F559 KGT

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4939cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,569 mi
Last recorded148,569 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF559 KGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,939cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 9 Jul 2013 148,569 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2012 140,438 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 133,771 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 127,574 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 119,125 miles

lots oil leak front exhaust cat start to perish

Pass 28 Jun 2006 111,293 miles

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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F559 KGT is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,939cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F559 KGT, 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 F559 KGT registered?

F559 KGT is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is F559 KGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F559 KGT shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F559 KGT have outstanding finance?

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