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K888 BAR

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

73,873 mi
Last recorded73,873 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK888 BAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 73,873 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 73,846 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 73,831 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 73,592 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 73,194 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 73,141 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 225/55/16 side walls damaged ()

Pass 24 Aug 2019 73,125 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 73,060 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2018 73,060 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2017 73,016 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 72,930 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 72,930 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 72,710 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 71,957 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 71,957 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2013 71,751 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 71,545 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 70,305 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 70,080 miles

N/S/F alloy wheel slight crack

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

oil leaking on too exhaust

Pass 18 Jun 2008 67,384 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 60,739 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 60,739 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 56,176 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 56,176 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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K888 BAR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 89,214 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 K888 BAR, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K888 BAR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 April 1994.

Is K888 BAR safe to buy?

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