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K463 EDP

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,480 mi
Last recorded129,480 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK463 EDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 129,480 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 129,477 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 128,698 miles

both rear exhaust boxes getting in poor condition

Pass 12 Sep 2016 127,627 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 125,225 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front brake disc slighty distorted (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 125,060 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2015 125,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 124,798 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 124,794 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 123,908 miles

Front wiper hits bottom of screen, O/S

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 123,530 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 123,029 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 123,029 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 123,026 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 122,850 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 122,850 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 122,234 miles

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

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

brake fluid contaminated

Pass 1 Feb 2008 121,108 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 121,108 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 118,958 miles

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

Front number plate is cracked

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Jan 2006 116,507 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 116,507 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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K463 EDP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 K463 EDP, 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.

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What year was K463 EDP registered?

K463 EDP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 September 1992.

Is K463 EDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K463 EDP shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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