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K823 OWV

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,975 mi
Last recorded15,975 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK823 OWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 15,975 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 15,941 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 15,910 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 15,910 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

both rear tyres are perishing on inner sidewalls

front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2016 15,570 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 15,470 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 14,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front top suspension mountings starting to split

exhaust deteriorating through age

possible fuel leak from fuel pump

slight corrosion to brake pipe ends to all hoses

Fail 11 Jul 2014 14,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front top suspension mountings starting to split

exhaust deteriorating through age

possible fuel leak from fuel pump

slight corrosion to brake pipe ends to all hoses

Pass 2 Apr 2013 10,678 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Feb 2012 8,452 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 7,539 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 6,315 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 5,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 4,003 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 2,231 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 619 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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K823 OWV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 K823 OWV, 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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What year was K823 OWV registered?

K823 OWV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 August 1992.

Is K823 OWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K823 OWV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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