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K45 JRP

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,987 mi
Last recorded74,987 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK45 JRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 74,987 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 73,998 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 73,898 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 46,287 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak engine area

Pass 29 Apr 2008 46,287 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2007 46,287 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 46,287 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 46,287 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak

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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K45 JRP is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 K45 JRP, 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 K45 JRP registered?

K45 JRP is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is K45 JRP safe to buy?

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