MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,812 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front head light deteriorated
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front head light deteriorated
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut off on edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
front and rear brake pads low
front flexi pipes perishing
o/s/f slight play in wheel bearing
rear brake pipes showing signs of rust
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre rear brake line is slightly corroded.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
somw dash lights n/w
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
centre exhaust box started to rust through caseing
front head light wiper stuck
front top suspension rubbers cracking
rear diff leaking
some dash light bulbs n/w advise
centre exhaust box started to rust through caseing
front head light wiper stuck
front top suspension rubbers cracking
rear diff leaking
some dash light bulbs n/w advise
osf wheel bearing has slight play
Parking brake lever almost at end of working travel
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L199 GRO is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 L199 GRO, 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 L199 GRO registered?
L199 GRO is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 August 1993.
Is L199 GRO safe to buy?
The MOT history for L199 GRO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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