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K497 BRJ

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

104,630 mi
Last recorded104,630 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK497 BRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 104,630 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 104,080 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 103,963 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 103,168 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 102,068 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 101,072 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 100,061 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 98,981 miles

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 97,162 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 95,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 92,994 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 90,683 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 88,766 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 86,786 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 84,623 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 82,837 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 82,825 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 81,080 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 79,796 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 78,281 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 77,058 miles

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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K497 BRJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 87,309 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 K497 BRJ, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K497 BRJ?

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What year was K497 BRJ registered?

K497 BRJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 August 1992.

Is K497 BRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K497 BRJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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