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K801 EJB

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

113,796 mi
Last recorded113,796 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK801 EJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 113,796 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 113,140 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 112,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 110,339 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 108,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 107,196 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 105,510 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 105,510 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 102,692 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2016 99,947 miles

Adjust driver's side hand brake as it has mid low effort.

Pass 24 Jul 2015 98,220 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 97,505 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 97,505 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 97,496 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust corroded

Fluid staining to fuel filter

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear tyre perished/cracking

Offside washer output deteriorated

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 94,365 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2010 90,157 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2010 90,157 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 88,572 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 88,572 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 84,204 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 79,823 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 75,368 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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K801 EJB is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 K801 EJB, 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 K801 EJB registered?

K801 EJB is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K801 EJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K801 EJB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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