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K680 YCW

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,473 mi
Last recorded96,473 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK680 YCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 96,473 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2026 96,473 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 89,694 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 88,841 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 88,156 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2014 87,124 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 87,124 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 87,071 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 86,437 miles

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 86,417 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 82,781 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 82,773 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 79,999 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 77,713 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 127,210 miles

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fire damage under offside off dash

nearside front fog lamp damaged

Fail 15 Nov 2006 127,194 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fire damage under offside off dash

offside front tyre outer sidewall damage

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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K680 YCW is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 K680 YCW, 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

How do I check the history of K680 YCW?

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What year was K680 YCW registered?

K680 YCW is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K680 YCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K680 YCW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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