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L243 WAH

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,029 mi
Last recorded126,029 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL243 WAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 126,029 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 19 Mar 2021 126,029 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 126,029 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 126,029 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 126,029 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 126,029 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 122,619 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 118,922 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 113,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 107,130 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 107,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 102,379 miles

n/s front & rear tyres damaged on outer sidewalls

rear pads wearing thin

Fail 4 Mar 2011 102,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s front & rear tyres damaged on outer sidewalls

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 23 Nov 2009 99,002 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 99,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 97,386 miles

Front registration plate slightly loose.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 97,386 miles

Front registration plate slightly loose.

Pass 3 Oct 2007 93,833 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 93,827 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 89,827 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 89,827 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 86,609 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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L243 WAH is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 L243 WAH, 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 L243 WAH registered?

L243 WAH is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 1993.

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