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K496 KWY

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

67,247 mi
Last recorded67,247 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK496 KWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 67,247 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 67,193 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 67,135 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 66,659 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2019 66,659 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 66,094 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 65,292 miles

Front Front wiper poor

Offside Front Brake pipe poor

Pass 15 Apr 2016 63,682 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2016 63,682 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 62,309 miles

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)

Fail 13 Jun 2015 62,309 miles

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)

Pass 15 May 2014 58,717 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 58,416 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 56,050 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 56,050 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 65,555 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 65,554 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 61,630 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 55,657 miles

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.

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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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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What year was K496 KWY registered?

K496 KWY is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 January 1993.

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