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K417 DPP

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,151 mi
Last recorded129,151 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK417 DPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 129,151 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

exhaust rear mounting rubbers cracking

Fail 15 Aug 2025 129,151 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

exhaust rear mounting rubbers cracking

Pass 26 May 2017 129,068 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 19 May 2017 129,055 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 26 Aug 2015 127,069 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 122,498 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 122,494 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 119,358 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 116,944 miles

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

rusty rear exhaust

Pass 1 Oct 2011 114,202 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 111,811 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 109,066 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 109,055 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 109,045 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 107,239 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 103,131 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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K417 DPP is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 K417 DPP, 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 K417 DPP registered?

K417 DPP is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 March 1993.

Is K417 DPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K417 DPP shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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