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K500 MOJ

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Maroon Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,685 mi
Last recorded91,685 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 MOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 91,685 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 91,545 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 90,768 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 89,648 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 89,648 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2009 87,980 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 87,980 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 86,922 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 82,942 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 MOJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Maroon with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 K500 MOJ, 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.

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What year was K500 MOJ registered?

K500 MOJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is K500 MOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K500 MOJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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