MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,385 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Wipers don't self park
Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Sluggish when moving, doesn't park, stops and starts (3.4 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements No tell tale (4.5.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating and offside front (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and offside front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking hose split (3.6.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort and offside rear (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside front and offside front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)
vehicle has age related corrosion to underside components
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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K609 BWL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 87,309 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 K609 BWL, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was K609 BWL registered?
K609 BWL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1992.
Is K609 BWL safe to buy?
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