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942 KP

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,505 mi
Last recorded108,505 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration942 KP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 108,505 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 108,469 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 108,464 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 108,245 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 108,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 104,789 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 102,025 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 101,907 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 101,306 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 101,293 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 101,285 miles

exhaust rubber mounting

side wall damage to n/s front tyre

Fail 5 May 2015 101,285 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust rubber mounting split

side wall damage to n/s/ front tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2013 101,285 miles

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)

play nearside front steering/suspension

Fail 19 Nov 2013 101,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

play nearside front steering/suspension

Pass 17 Jan 2007 69,030 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 69,027 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 69,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s headlight wiper u/s

Fail 16 Aug 2006 69,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s headlight wiper u/s

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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942 KP is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 86,414 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 942 KP, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 942 KP registered?

942 KP is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is 942 KP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 942 KP shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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