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K43 OUF

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

97,140 mi
Last recorded97,140 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK43 OUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 97,140 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 96,436 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 95,665 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 94,906 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 93,717 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 92,401 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 91,531 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 89,711 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 89,711 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 87,980 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 87,980 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 87,184 miles

Exhaust front pipe cladding corroded ..

Pass 6 May 2016 85,204 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear tyres worn

three nails in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2015 84,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 82,658 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 80,937 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 79,869 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 77,824 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 77,823 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 76,095 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 76,089 miles

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 75,001 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 74,333 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 71,220 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 71,218 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 68,273 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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K43 OUF is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 87,309 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 K43 OUF, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K43 OUF registered?

K43 OUF is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K43 OUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K43 OUF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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