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K492 PHW

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

205,349 mi
Last recorded205,349 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK492 PHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 205,349 miles

Front discs pitted

Front unable to see brake pads

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake discs pitted

Fail 20 Dec 2018 205,349 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Front unable to see brake pads

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake discs pitted

Pass 2 Aug 2017 205,316 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front wiper blade in poor condition

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Oct 2016 205,292 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play idler arm (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 205,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play idler arm (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 193,282 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 193,282 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 180,428 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 180,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 9 May 2013 164,454 miles

Oil leak

front discs pitted

front number plate cracked

rear discs

Fail 29 Oct 2012 164,453 miles

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

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

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

unable to see brake pads

Pass 4 Nov 2011 160,386 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 160,385 miles

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

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

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

unable to see front pads

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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K492 PHW is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 K492 PHW, 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 K492 PHW registered?

K492 PHW is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K492 PHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K492 PHW shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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