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K471 OUF

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,559 mi
Last recorded92,559 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK471 OUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 92,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2016 92,418 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main centre (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 90,180 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 89,968 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 84,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 13 Mar 2013 81,526 miles

advise front tyres starting to wear low

advise slight leak on differential

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

advise surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 18 Jun 2012 81,297 miles

engine slightly "lumpy" at idle - emissions result OK.

exhaust system outer casing slightly corroded

slight weep of oil from rear diff

Pass 22 Jun 2011 80,730 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded at ends with unions onto flexi hoses. Wire brushing and application of anti-rust wax recommended (Not underseal)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 79,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 78,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

main beam flash function inop

Pass 29 Jul 2008 77,146 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 75,821 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 75,821 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 73,459 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 73,321 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 73,321 miles

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

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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K471 OUF is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 K471 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 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 K471 OUF registered?

K471 OUF is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 March 1993.

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