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94,700 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT ANDF REAR SIDE (1.1.11 (c))
CORROSION ON FRONT ANDF REAR SUSPENSION PARTS.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre section
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE INNER ND OUTER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre section corroded and weather protection cover corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
intermediate silencer deteriorated
surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and components
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
intermediate silencer deteriorated
surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and components
Surface corrosion apparent on all components and prescribed areas under the vehicle .
all components and under body slightly rusty
slight oil leak
exhaust corroded
n/s/f arch corroded
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
exhaust corroded
n/s/f arch corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
middel exahust box corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
middel exahust box corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
exhaust bracket corroded
rear exhaust box corroded
nearside rear tyer inner sidewall cracks
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear both sides brake discs slight rusty
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear both sides brake discs slight rusty
air bag light on
power steering pipes corroded
rear diff leaking
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P581 KJA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Turquoise with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 P581 KJA, 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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P581 KJA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.
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