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2 KXA

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

100,003 mi
Last recorded100,003 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 KXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 100,003 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 99,906 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 99,887 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 99,693 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 94,834 miles

offside rear tyre low

Pass 10 Aug 2018 87,228 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 81,677 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 81,675 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering rack ball joint boot burst, (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 75,033 miles

brake pipe to n/s/r flexy slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2016 75,033 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

brake pipe to n/s/r flexy slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2015 70,610 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 70,610 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 70,513 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 70,513 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 70,512 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 70,491 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 70,491 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 70,491 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 69,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 65,745 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2006 65,745 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 60,595 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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2 KXA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 87,309 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 2 KXA, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 2 KXA registered?

2 KXA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 September 1992.

Is 2 KXA safe to buy?

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