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K784 BOL

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,488 mi
Last recorded109,488 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK784 BOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 109,488 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 109,409 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 108,266 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 104,462 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 104,462 miles

Direction indicators not working All Four (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative All Four (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 101,326 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 101,042 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 100,624 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 100,598 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 100,588 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

asr warning light on control panel on

Pass 23 Jun 2007 100,136 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 98,697 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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K784 BOL is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K784 BOL, 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 K784 BOL?

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What year was K784 BOL registered?

K784 BOL is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K784 BOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K784 BOL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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