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K502 HNV

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

47,954 mi
Last recorded47,954 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK502 HNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 47,954 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.D.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 47,954 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear 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 9 Mar 2013 47,954 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 47,954 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 47,042 miles

Rear suspension operation appears too hard

Fail 28 Jul 2009 47,023 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear suspension operation appears too hard

Pass 30 Jan 2009 45,952 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 40,941 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front coolant pipes to radiator corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2007 40,941 miles

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

Advise excessive noise heard from nearside rear

Advise front coolant pipes to radiator corroded

Advise nearside front window missing

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 40,865 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Aug 2006 40,865 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K502 HNV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K502 HNV, 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 K502 HNV registered?

K502 HNV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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