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K70 ARV

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,766 mi
Last recorded135,766 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK70 ARV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 135,766 miles

Underside brake pipes rusty

Underside of vehicle rusty

Underside/vehicle suspension components rusty

Fail 3 Dec 2024 135,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Underside brake pipes rusty

Underside of vehicle rusty

Underside/vehicle suspension components rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2023 135,766 miles

underside of car rusty

Pass 29 Jan 2022 135,766 miles

SURFACE RUST ALL OVER THE CAR AND CAR COMPONENTS

Pass 10 Oct 2020 135,675 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface rust all over the car components

Fail 3 Oct 2020 135,655 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface rust all over the car components

Pass 9 Nov 2013 135,615 miles

O/S Rear tyre on minimum allowable tread depth. Advise change now.

Pass 26 Oct 2012 135,508 miles

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

advise closer inspection to wiper one speed

n/s/r tyre

Fail 26 Oct 2012 135,508 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

advise closer inspection to wiper one speed

n/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2011 134,979 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)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 133,514 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 133,514 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 May 2009 131,702 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 128,629 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 128,629 miles

Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 123,346 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2006 115,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 115,862 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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K70 ARV is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K70 ARV, 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.

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What year was K70 ARV registered?

K70 ARV is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 September 1993.

Is K70 ARV safe to buy?

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