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L10 JGB

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

142,998 mi
Last recorded142,998 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL10 JGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 142,998 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Brake pipe slightly corroded NSR and OSR (3.6.B.2c)

OSF wheelarch corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 136,311 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush near limit (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush near limit (2.4.G.2)

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

front wiper smearing

Pass 13 Feb 2014 124,411 miles

Lift in nearside lower balljoint

Pass 15 Jan 2013 109,774 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight lift to nearside lower balljoint

Slight weep from steering damper

Fail 14 Jan 2013 109,579 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight weep from steering damper

Pass 3 Nov 2011 97,662 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 97,468 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 88,066 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 88,066 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 85,857 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 84,334 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 84,298 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2006 81,548 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 81,523 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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L10 JGB is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L10 JGB, 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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L10 JGB is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 September 1993.

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