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K767 NML

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,318 mi
Last recorded78,318 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK767 NML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 78,318 miles

Engine has a misfire, cleared by end of test

Exhaust center box corroded and outer skin flaking off

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Outer Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 78,130 miles

Engine has a misfire, cleared by end of test

Exhaust center box corroded and outer skin flaking off

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened All shock outer casings corroded but not weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve cracked and perished (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Plus all attached items (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 77,994 miles

All 4 shock absorbers corroded

Center exhaust section corroded

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple leaks (none dripping) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Park brake lever has little reserve travel - repair/adjustment required

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

Rear subframe corroded but rigidity not affected

Offside Front brake disc backing plate corroded and loose

Pass 29 Jul 2021 77,720 miles

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

rear discs and pads poor condition

Pass 29 Jul 2020 77,370 miles

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

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

Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2020 77,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear sub frame corroded

parking brake binding

Pass 10 Jul 2019 77,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all shock absorbers corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2019 77,038 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all shock absorbers corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2018 76,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 76,090 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 75,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 74,800 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear steel brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/supporting ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise under side of vehicle very rusty

crack in windscreen outside of wiper sweep

dust boots missing of front shockers

exhaust system very rusty

front tyres 3mm left & surface cracking

rusty & seeping oil cooler pipes for gearbox

Fail 20 May 2016 74,781 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise rust in rear steel brake pipes

dust boots missing of front shockers

front bumper loose

front tyres on 3mm

rusty & leaking oil cooler pipes for gearbox

Pass 7 Aug 2014 74,188 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 74,182 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 73,018 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 73,018 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 71,213 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 68,936 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

centre exhaust bracket/hanger deteriorated.

Pass 17 Dec 2010 63,835 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 55,652 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 46,476 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 46,476 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 44,430 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 44,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 37,949 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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K767 NML is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K767 NML, 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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K767 NML is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 September 1992.

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