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K887 JTW

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

153,357 mi
Last recorded153,357 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK887 JTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2018 153,357 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box is deteriorated but is not blowing

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 24 Aug 2017 150,549 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 147,259 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2015 145,963 miles

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

both front tyres are worn on there inner and outer edges

wipers only work on full speed

Fail 13 May 2015 145,963 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front tyres are worn on there inner and outer edges

wipers only work on full speed

Pass 23 Dec 2013 141,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front pipe before first silencer heatshield deteriorated

Middle silencer outer casing deteriorated

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 138,630 miles

exhaust corroding

front tyres worn low

Pass 20 Jan 2012 135,087 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 126,833 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

pas noisy

slight leak from power steering box

Pass 11 Jan 2010 117,749 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 110,684 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 104,025 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 91,849 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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K887 JTW is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 K887 JTW, 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 K887 JTW registered?

K887 JTW is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 August 1993.

Is K887 JTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K887 JTW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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