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K436 APF

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,002 mi
Last recorded141,002 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK436 APF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 141,002 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 140,901 miles

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 10 Oct 2020 139,911 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 137,020 miles

long travel parking brake

Pass 6 Sep 2018 131,429 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Jun 2017 124,236 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 124,214 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 121,456 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 121,455 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Lower Ball joint has excessive play nearside damper arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 117,572 miles

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

rear diff slight leak

Fail 8 Jun 2015 117,569 miles

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

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

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

rear diff slight leak

Pass 4 Nov 2013 110,545 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 105,493 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 101,135 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 101,132 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2010 96,955 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust heat shield deteriorated

nearside rear tyre near 2mm wearbands

offside front plastic sill cover and inner wing panel damaged

oil leak at diff

Pass 1 Oct 2009 87,611 miles

front exhaust heat sheel slight detoration

Pass 24 Oct 2008 84,167 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 65,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 49,425 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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K436 APF is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K436 APF, 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 K436 APF registered?

K436 APF is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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