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K13 OMB

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,100 mi
Last recorded108,100 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK13 OMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 108,100 miles

Nearside Front top mount noisy

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 108,029 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Front top mount noisey

Pass 24 Sep 2024 107,656 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 106,718 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak from gearbox ( slight)

under tray and side sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2022 106,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 106,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 106,053 miles

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

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

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2020 105,584 miles

245/40/ZR18

Nearside Front indicator faded

Offside Front indicator faded

underside surface corrosion

Fail 18 Sep 2020 105,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

245/40/ZR18

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn should be replaced (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front indicator faded

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge split /worn should be replaced (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front indicator faded

underside surface corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2019 105,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 105,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 104,988 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 2 Sep 2016 104,481 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 104,175 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 104,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

all four tyres treads worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Oct 2009 103,161 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 102,695 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front nearside crossbrace centre bush split

tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2007 100,626 miles

nearside rear tyre splitting on inner sidewall

Fail 15 Mar 2007 100,589 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 99,065 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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K13 OMB is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K13 OMB, 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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K13 OMB is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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