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Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (Both sides) (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber is corroded.
Rear Exhaust section is corroded.
Rear General corrosion on subframe/ suspension components.
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective Fractured (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside rear brake hose ferrule corroding
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside rear brake hose ferrule corroding
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust section corroded
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Centre steering arm nearside ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective Fractured (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside rear brake hose ferrule corroding
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside rear brake hose ferrule corroding
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust section corroded
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Centre steering arm nearside ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
all 4 tyres sidewall starting to crack.
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Engine oil leak
Exhaust mounting bracket at gearbox broken
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both bonnet catches rusty & sticking
exhaust rusty
exhaust tail pipes damaged
n/s/f fog light not working
o/s/r brake pipe rusty
rear brake discs rusty
reverse light switch poor
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
centre rear exhaust rusty & thin
exhaust tail pipes in poor damaged condition
o/s/r brake pipe starting to rust
rear brake discs rusting
A/C not working
exhaust tail pipes in poor squashed condition
o/s bonnet catch not latching
o/s/r brake pipe rusting
rear brake discs rusting
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
A/C not working
exhaust tail pipes in poor squashed condition
o/s bonnet catch not latching
o/s/r brake pipe rusting
rear brake discs rusting
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear number plate starting to fade
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear number plate starting to fade
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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R113 KMV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 R113 KMV, 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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R113 KMV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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