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K975 SBY

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,514 mi
Last recorded84,514 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK975 SBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 84,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

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

front susp top mountings in poor condition ( cracking ) both sides

Fail 3 Nov 2017 84,512 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

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

front susp top mountings in poor condition ( cracking ) both sides

Pass 2 Aug 2016 84,200 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 81,617 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 81,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front 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 3 Mar 2014 78,438 miles

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

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

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 6 Feb 2013 76,468 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 68,548 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 68,068 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 68,068 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 67,609 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 64,048 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 61,320 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 59,276 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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K975 SBY is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 87,309 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 K975 SBY, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K975 SBY registered?

K975 SBY is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K975 SBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K975 SBY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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