MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,924 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
rear discs slightly pitted
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
rear discs slightly pitted
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
hydro carbons high at tickover and some black smoke from exhaust
lens missing o/s/f fog light
some lift in o/s and n/s front lower ball joints
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
hydro carbons high at tickover and some black smoke from exhaust
lens missing o/s/f fog light
some lift in o/s and n/s front lower ball joints
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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F701 KGH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 79,304 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 F701 KGH, 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 37 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 F701 KGH registered?
F701 KGH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is F701 KGH safe to buy?
The MOT history for F701 KGH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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