MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,660 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
o/s/f and n/s/r wheels both had welding repairs
Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Central centre exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated
covers and under-trays obscuring view
Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on splash guard (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings excessive play in steering idler arm bush (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central centre exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated
covers and under-trays obscuring view
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Slight oil leak rear differential
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyres starting to perish and crack
ESP light on
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front tyres worn on edges but within limits
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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K4 DPP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 82,468 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 K4 DPP, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was K4 DPP registered?
K4 DPP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is K4 DPP safe to buy?
The MOT history for K4 DPP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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