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759 GWA

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

171,989 mi
Last recorded171,989 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration759 GWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 171,989 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 170,721 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 169,735 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 168,268 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 165,984 miles

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 164,337 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 161,579 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 159,408 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 159,408 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 155,726 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Nov 2015 151,450 miles

Front Oil Leak

Front Tail pipe exhaust corrosion

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 151,273 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wiper blade not parking (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

exhaust mount broken

oil leaks

Pass 7 Oct 2014 146,689 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering box has slight oil leak .

Fail 27 Sep 2014 146,595 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 143,086 miles

ASR light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

nearside front shock absorber top mount deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2012 138,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front top shock absorber rubber mount deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front top shock absorber rubber mount deteriorated

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 138,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front top shock absorber rubber mount deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside front top shock absorber rubber mount deteriorated

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 134,216 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

nearside front top shock absorber mount deteriorated

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front top shock absorber mount deteriorated

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 2 Nov 2011 134,216 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front top shock absorber mount deteriorated

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front top shock absorber mount deteriorated

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Nov 2010 129,206 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 129,206 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 125,414 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 121,414 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 117,234 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 114,060 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 109,689 miles

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)

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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759 GWA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 759 GWA, 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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759 GWA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 January 1993.

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