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KEU 2

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

183,383 mi
Last recorded183,383 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEU 2
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 183,383 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 183,353 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 183,254 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 182,820 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 182,614 miles

Front grill missing

Fail 5 May 2017 182,573 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported Gearbox Bracket (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Pedal rod to servo (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front and rear tyres starting to perish/crack

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 182,503 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2014 182,462 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 182,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 182,420 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 182,210 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 181,610 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 180,890 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 180,887 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 179,126 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 178,516 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 178,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 172,570 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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KEU 2 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 79,403 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 KEU 2, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KEU 2 registered?

KEU 2 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is KEU 2 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KEU 2 shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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