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K830 DMO

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,013 mi
Last recorded50,013 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK830 DMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 50,013 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 49,999 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 49,911 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 49,911 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel low effort (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected Cracked windscreen (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel low effort (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system sowing signs of age (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides showing signs of age (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2016 49,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 49,909 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 49,750 miles

nearside front fog light not working

Fail 26 Jun 2013 49,749 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 2 Dec 2011 49,598 miles

unable to see b/pads

Pass 16 Mar 2011 49,509 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 49,448 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 49,087 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 49,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 48,670 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 47,490 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 47,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f o/s/f tyres low on edges. †slight play in steering box. †slight play o/s/f wheel bearing. †

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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K830 DMO is a 1993 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 62.5%.

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 K830 DMO, 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 K830 DMO registered?

K830 DMO is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 January 1993.

Is K830 DMO safe to buy?

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