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K609 BWL

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,385 mi
Last recorded121,385 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK609 BWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 121,385 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 120,382 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Wipers don't self park

Fail 11 Sep 2019 120,382 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Sluggish when moving, doesn't park, stops and starts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements No tell tale (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2017 120,636 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating and offside front (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking hose split (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort and offside rear (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside front and offside front (2.4.G.2)

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

vehicle has age related corrosion to underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2014 120,004 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 119,997 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 119,458 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 103,448 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 103,448 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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K609 BWL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K609 BWL, 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 K609 BWL registered?

K609 BWL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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