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KEV 11Y

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

48,710 mi
Last recorded48,710 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEV 11Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 48,710 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2014 48,687 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 48,673 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side front tyre cracked and perished on sidewalls.

wear in front subframe mounting bushes.

Fail 18 Jun 2013 48,673 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side front tyre cracked and perished on sidewalls.

wear in front subframe mounting bushes.

Pass 13 Jul 2012 48,668 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2012 48,667 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2011 48,654 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 48,490 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 48,056 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 48,001 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 47,926 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE PLATE CRACKED

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

THE NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR SUSPENSION ARMS ARE CORRODED..BUT ARE STILL COMPLETE

THE WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED..THE FLOOR IS HEAVLY UNDER SEALED..APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL

nNEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN CHECKED..APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL

Fail 3 Dec 2007 47,926 miles

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE PLATE CRACKED

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

THE NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR SUSPENSION ARMS ARE CORRODED..BUT ARE STILL COMPLETE

THE WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED..THE FLOOR IS HEAVLY UNDER SEALED..APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL

nNEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN CHECKED..APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL

Pass 30 Aug 2006 47,919 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 47,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 47,711 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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KEV 11Y is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KEV 11Y, 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 KEV 11Y registered?

KEV 11Y is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 January 1989.

Is KEV 11Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for KEV 11Y shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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