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RKH 819

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

72,256 mi
Last recorded72,256 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKH 819
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2026 72,256 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed emissions major fail on fast emissions test and strong smell of fumes (8.2.1.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 72,256 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 71,120 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 68,297 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 68,151 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 67,929 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 65,196 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 65,196 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 64,189 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 62,520 miles

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)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Oct 2012 59,425 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 53,898 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 53,496 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 51,849 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 47,667 miles

front brake pads wearing low.

light scratching on offside of front windscreen.

Pass 16 Sep 2005 46,229 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 46,228 miles

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

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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RKH 819 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RKH 819, 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 RKH 819 registered?

RKH 819 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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The MOT history for RKH 819 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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