MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,247 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner tyre wearing on edge
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front slight play detected at wheel
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
general corrosion underside of vehicle
oil leak
sill covers fitted
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front slight play detected at wheel
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour wing (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
general corrosion underside of vehicle
oil leak
sill covers fitted
Front Front wiper poor
Offside Front Brake pipe poor
Nearside Front wheel arch corroded
oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake lever missing (3.1.3a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low done (1.8)
Nearside Front wheel arch corroded
oil leak
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front to rear brake pipes slightly corroadeand ns front †all tyres worn but legal
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K496 KWY is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 K496 KWY, 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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K496 KWY is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 January 1993.
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