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K311 KAU

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

74,417 mi
Last recorded74,417 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK311 KAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 74,417 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 74,184 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 73,839 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 73,437 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 73,405 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 73,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 73,113 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 73,113 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 72,782 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 72,696 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 72,232 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 71,899 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 71,307 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 70,606 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 68,653 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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K311 KAU is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 K311 KAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K311 KAU?

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What year was K311 KAU registered?

K311 KAU is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K311 KAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K311 KAU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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