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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 2,960 cc

K43 BOFMOT history

K43 BOF is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 23 Mar 1993. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2023 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 98,464 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Mar 2023
Mileage
98,464 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2022
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
691 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K43 BOF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,960 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
23 Mar 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K43 BOF was last recorded at 98,464 miles on 17 Mar 2022, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jun 2015: 95,326 miles, lower than 95,328 miles on 18 Jun 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
98,440 miles · 19 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
691 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 98,464 miles
  • 2021 – 98,440 miles
  • 2018 – 98,440 miles
  • 2016 – 95,326 miles
  • 2015 – 95,326 miles
  • 2014 – 94,972 miles
  • 2013 – 94,972 miles
  • 2012 – 94,782 miles
  • 2010 – 93,987 miles
  • 2009 – 92,490 miles
  • 2007 – 88,444 miles
  • 2006 – 87,606 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,464 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, corroded at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, corroded at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryBoth front strut top mounts split

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside front strut top mount split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside front strut top mount split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 1 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,464 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    98,464 miles
    Test number
    107277169538
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, corroded at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, corroded at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front strut top mounts split

  2. Pass98,440 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    98,440 miles
    Test number
    486231360911
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside front strut top mount split
    • AdvisoryOffside front strut top mount split

  3. Fail98,440 miles1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,440 miles
    Test number
    934797588974
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside front strut top mount split
    • AdvisoryOffside front strut top mount split

  4. Pass98,440 miles (+3,114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    98,440 miles
    Test number
    757810219097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Strut top perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Strut top perished

  5. Pass95,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    95,326 miles
    Test number
    513926729787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass95,326 miles (-2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    95,326 miles
    Test number
    226944575190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail95,328 miles (+356)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,328 miles
    Test number
    417209765171
    • FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass94,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    94,972 miles
    Test number
    395489524177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,972 miles (+190)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    94,972 miles
    Test number
    427905353105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,782 miles (+795)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    94,782 miles
    Test number
    249900312088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,987 miles (+1,497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    93,987 miles
    Test number
    803139590035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass92,490 miles (+4,046)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    92,490 miles
    Test number
    172587379447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,444 miles (+838)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    88,444 miles
    Test number
    664540427358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    87,606 miles
    Test number
    834862986105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K43 BOF

Does K43 BOF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K43 BOF expired on 18 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K43 BOF?
The MOT on K43 BOF expired on 18 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K43 BOF done?
K43 BOF was recorded at 98,464 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2022, an average of 691 miles a year.
Has K43 BOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K43 BOF has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on K43 BOF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jun 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K43 BOF find?
K43 BOF passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, corroded at rear hose; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, corroded at rear hose; both front strut top mounts split.

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