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L205 KCY

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,917 mi
Last recorded74,917 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL205 KCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 74,917 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 3 Apr 2013 73,645 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres showing early signs of perishing between tyre treads

exhaust rear section rusty but secure

Pass 3 Apr 2013 73,645 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres showing early signs of perishing between tyre treads

exhaust rear section rusty but secure

Pass 29 Mar 2012 72,212 miles

Some wear to front anti-roll bar bushes.

Some wear to front brake discs.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 70,875 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion on suspension components

Pass 23 Apr 2010 68,296 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 68,296 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 63,465 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 59,900 miles

front wiper blade smearing

long parking brake travel

oil leak engine

plai in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 28 Mar 2008 59,897 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

oil leak engine

play in both front front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Apr 2007 57,347 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 55,202 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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L205 KCY is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L205 KCY, 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 L205 KCY registered?

L205 KCY is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 September 1993.

Is L205 KCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L205 KCY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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