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K104 SBY

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,637 mi
Last recorded153,637 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK104 SBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 153,637 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 152,703 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 152,570 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 152,093 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 149,955 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight exhaust blow.

Fail 15 Dec 2016 149,943 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 148,861 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 148,853 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 146,629 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 143,466 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 142,309 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 130,923 miles

engine oil leak,n/s/r tyre just in limits edge worn off,small hole in n/s/r lamp.

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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K104 SBY is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 K104 SBY, 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 K104 SBY registered?

K104 SBY is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K104 SBY safe to buy?

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