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NCK 4X

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

131,982 mi
Last recorded131,982 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCK 4X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 131,982 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all underbody components slight surface corrosion

Pass 1 May 2025 131,638 miles

Central Propshaft Centre Bearing Housing Slightly Deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 131,635 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 131,366 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering joint has slight play

Pass 21 Apr 2023 131,173 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering joint has slight play

Pass 15 Apr 2022 130,945 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside All direction indicators slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 130,611 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 129,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 129,324 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive engine undertray wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 2st last exhaust box,1st skin deteriorated

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts,inner sholders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 128,054 miles

Oil leak engine/gearbox damp ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 127,646 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 126,715 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 126,715 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 126,176 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 126,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s front strut top bearing siezed

Pass 27 Mar 2012 123,267 miles

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

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

Oil leak

oil in the water

Pass 21 Apr 2011 121,401 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 121,399 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2009 119,141 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 118,044 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 117,977 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 115,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Nov 2007 115,489 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 113,854 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 110,951 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 110,951 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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NCK 4X is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 NCK 4X, 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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NCK 4X is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 April 1993.

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