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K941 BUD

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,415 mi
Last recorded121,415 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK941 BUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 121,415 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 120,271 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 119,968 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 119,968 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 119,868 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 119,868 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 118,073 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 118,073 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 115,459 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 112,848 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 110,524 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 108,457 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 103,021 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 99,731 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 99,690 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 99,690 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 99,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 99,626 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 99,599 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 98,224 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 95,848 miles

Both front tyres out of shape

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 95,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front tyres out of shape

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 93,883 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 91,726 miles

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

WIPERS NOT PARKING CORRECTLY

Pass 5 Feb 2008 86,432 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 86,432 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 79,770 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 73,317 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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K941 BUD is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K941 BUD, 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 K941 BUD registered?

K941 BUD is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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