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K46 FUG

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,317 mi
Last recorded117,317 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK46 FUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 117,317 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2023 115,879 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2020 115,729 miles

all 4 tyres deteriorated

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Oct 2020 115,725 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

age related cracks on front tyres

Pass 28 Mar 2019 113,915 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 112,630 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 109,949 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 106,657 miles

inner headlamp adjuster reset to zero to retest headlamp aims

lower shields fitted , obscuring some underbody items

Fail 14 Mar 2016 106,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

inner headlamp adjuster reset to zero to retest headlamp aims

lower shields fitted , obscuring some underbody items

Pass 16 Mar 2015 104,012 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 104,002 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

n/s/f and both rear tyres have small cuts on inner edge not deep

Pass 10 Mar 2014 102,057 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 99,210 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 96,281 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2011 90,648 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 90,648 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 88,040 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 85,107 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front wheel arch looks to be catching tire

rear discs pitted

Pass 6 Mar 2008 84,090 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 84,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 82,300 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2006 82,300 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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K46 FUG is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K46 FUG, 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 K46 FUG registered?

K46 FUG is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 January 1993.

Is K46 FUG safe to buy?

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