MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,802 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre inner sidewall cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread & outer sidewall cracking / perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre inner sidewall cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread & outer sidewall cracking / perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear h/brake efficiency low
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
steering wheel out of alignment
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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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K917 ABV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 74,108 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 K917 ABV, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was K917 ABV registered?
K917 ABV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 January 1998.
Is K917 ABV safe to buy?
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