MOT Status
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104,052 miAbove average mileage for this year
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vehicle has been heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Inner steering idler arm slight play
Nearside Front Inner wing small hole not load bearing
Offside Front Corrosion to outer sill
Offside Front Underside inner wing corroded at rear
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under side to sill mounting point holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front inner steering idler arm slight play
Nearside Front inner wing small hole not load bearing
Offside Front fog light not working
Offside Front under side inner wing corroded at rear
corrosion to outer sill o/s/f
nearside front seatbelt starting to fur
offside front foglamp not working
outer sill panels starting to rust
rear brakes slight imbalance
rear inner driveshaft boots starting to perish
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
nearside front foglamp starting to fur
offside front foglamp not working
outer sill panels starting to rust
rear inner driveshaft boots starting to perish
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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189 YKN is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
Across all 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 89,624 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 189 YKN, 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 44 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 189 YKN registered?
189 YKN is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1982.
Is 189 YKN safe to buy?
The MOT history for 189 YKN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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