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L1 SEP

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,965 mi
Last recorded148,965 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 SEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 148,965 miles

Exhaust corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Outer sill covers fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper smears screen

Fail 6 Aug 2013 148,965 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Outer sill covers fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper smears screen

Pass 10 Aug 2012 142,710 miles

All rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Both front anti-roll-bar 'D' bushed slightly worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Outer sill mouldings fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2011 133,998 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

brake pipes corroded

stonechips in front number plate

Pass 12 Aug 2010 127,046 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust rusty around the joints

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2009 114,020 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 102,406 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

parking brake travel becoming excessive.

Fail 13 Aug 2007 86,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 86,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 73,178 miles

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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L1 SEP is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L1 SEP, 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 L1 SEP registered?

L1 SEP is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 October 1993.

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