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Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
rear exhaust section corroding and deteriorating quite badly
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
Front and rear all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
Front and rear all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CORDS ALMOST EXPOSED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
central exhaust box deteriorated
engine covers fitted, obscuring some components in engine bay
under trays fitted, obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
advise slight play in steering idler
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm play in steering idler (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust corroded
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
o/s bonnet catch not locking securly
front suspension rusting
rear exhaust rusty
rear subframe rusty
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front suspension rusting
rear exhaust rusty
rear subframe rusty
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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T801 KRL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 T801 KRL, 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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T801 KRL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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