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K900 KPW

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,048 mi
Last recorded115,048 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK900 KPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 115,048 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 114,567 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 114,159 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 114,159 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 113,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak engine

Pass 23 Jun 2014 110,561 miles

oil leak engine

slight blow from rear exhaust manifold

Fail 23 Jun 2014 110,561 miles

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

oil leak engine

slight blow from rear exhaust manifold

Pass 3 Jul 2013 109,028 miles

brake fluid level over full mark

oil leak engine

Pass 12 Jun 2012 106,534 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 106,534 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 103,097 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 29 Mar 2010 94,021 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 84,954 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 84,952 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 82,050 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 81,666 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 80,594 miles

Nearside 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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K900 KPW is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 K900 KPW, 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 K900 KPW registered?

K900 KPW is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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