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L105 RGW

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,722 mi
Last recorded73,722 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL105 RGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 73,722 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 73,722 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 73,722 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 73,706 miles

ASR (traction control light on).

Fail 17 May 2018 73,698 miles

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

ASR (traction control light on).

Pass 17 Mar 2017 73,637 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 73,633 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 72,398 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 71,644 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2015 71,644 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 70,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly cracked on outer edge.

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

Offside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 66,721 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 62,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

noise from offside front top mount when steering turned

Pass 27 Apr 2011 56,873 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 55,865 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 54,867 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 54,532 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 53,306 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 53,280 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 53,070 miles

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 46,401 miles

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

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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L105 RGW is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 L105 RGW, 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 L105 RGW registered?

L105 RGW is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 August 1993.

Is L105 RGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L105 RGW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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