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K500 EYS

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

92,593 mi
Last recorded92,593 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 EYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 92,593 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 92,576 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2021 92,356 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 91,596 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 90,983 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 90,228 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 88,783 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 87,514 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 86,706 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 85,625 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 85,625 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 85,372 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 85,270 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 84,793 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 84,675 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 84,236 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 82,626 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 82,626 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 75,115 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 71,619 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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K500 EYS is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 K500 EYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K500 EYS registered?

K500 EYS is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K500 EYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K500 EYS shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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