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K10 TJE

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,888 mi
Last recorded108,888 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK10 TJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 108,888 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 107,932 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 107,426 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 107,426 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 107,224 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 107,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 107,107 miles

brake discs slight pitting

Fail 19 Sep 2018 107,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

brake discs slight pitting

Pass 30 Jul 2016 106,570 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 106,570 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 105,594 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 104,412 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 103,457 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 101,689 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 100,175 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 100,175 miles

Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 96,311 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 96,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 May 2009 93,071 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 89,899 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 86,371 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 86,371 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 84,128 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 84,128 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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K10 TJE is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K10 TJE, 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 K10 TJE registered?

K10 TJE is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 May 1993.

Is K10 TJE safe to buy?

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