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K866 TRY

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,642 mi
Last recorded148,642 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK866 TRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 148,642 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 31 May 2025 146,656 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive area of pas pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2025 146,656 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive area of pas pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 145,298 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive area of power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 144,305 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive from area of pas box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 142,734 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 141,323 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Area of steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 140,772 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Area of pas pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 140,766 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Area of pas pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 140,274 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 139,640 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 139,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 139,318 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 138,951 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 136,712 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 135,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 130,699 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 130,532 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 125,577 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 120,076 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 114,272 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 114,272 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 109,069 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 109,067 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2006 105,194 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 105,152 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 99,816 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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K866 TRY is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K866 TRY, 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 K866 TRY registered?

K866 TRY is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 January 1993.

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