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K601 DPP

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,690 mi
Last recorded123,690 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK601 DPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 123,690 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 123,069 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 122,738 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 4 Jul 2016 122,345 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing low plus deteriorated

both front tyres wearing low plus deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2015 122,197 miles

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)

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

tyres deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2014 120,934 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 119,718 miles

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

unable to check brake pads

Fail 21 Jun 2013 119,715 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

unable to check brake pads

Pass 21 Feb 2012 118,246 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

centre exhaust very rusty/corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2012 118,246 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre exhaust very rusty/corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2011 116,653 miles

advise attension to park brake leaver travel n/s/ low

front wiper blade ends split

Pass 1 Dec 2009 112,562 miles

noise on front suspension

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

travel on handbrake

Pass 9 Apr 2008 104,347 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s suspension is lower than n/s

Fail 2 Apr 2008 104,347 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s suspension is lower than n/s

Fail 16 Apr 2007 101,157 miles

BRAKE PIPES PITTED

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 101,157 miles

BRAKE PIPES PITTED

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 99,286 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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K601 DPP is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 K601 DPP, 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 K601 DPP registered?

K601 DPP is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 May 1993.

Is K601 DPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K601 DPP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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