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K781 TBX

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,582 mi
Last recorded72,582 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK781 TBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 72,582 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

intermittent fault with stop position of wiper

signs of oil leak on plastic undercover

Fail 5 Nov 2025 72,582 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

intermittent fault with stop position of wiper

signs of oil leak on plastic undercover

Pass 8 Nov 2024 72,315 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rears arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

signs of oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2024 72,313 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rears arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

signs of oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2023 71,916 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak

mid exhaust rubber mounts cracking

Pass 9 Nov 2022 71,340 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 70,835 miles

oil leak from engine

slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Nov 2020 70,394 miles

oil leak from diff area

oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Nov 2019 69,995 miles

slight cracking on all tyres

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Nov 2018 69,518 miles

slight cracking to both rear and o/s/f tyres

Pass 8 Nov 2017 69,048 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 69,048 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 68,631 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 68,104 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Nov 2014 67,490 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 66,931 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 65,848 miles

engine undercover requires securing

Pass 4 Nov 2011 64,337 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Nov 2010 63,114 miles

front number plate delaminating requires attention,

o/s front brake disc slightly distorted,

under engine shield insecure requires attention,

Fail 3 Nov 2010 63,100 miles

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

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

front number plate delaminating requires attention,

o/s front brake disc slightly distorted,

under engine shield insecure requires attention,

Pass 4 Nov 2009 61,664 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 7 Nov 2008 60,403 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both rear tyres slight edge wear

Pass 7 Nov 2007 58,768 miles

Bonnet insulation panel insecure

Pass 15 Nov 2006 57,331 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 55,987 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 55,493 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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K781 TBX is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K781 TBX, 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 K781 TBX registered?

K781 TBX is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 June 1993.

Is K781 TBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K781 TBX shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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