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L260 NKX

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,891 mi
Last recorded45,891 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL260 NKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 45,891 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 45,570 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 45,564 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2022 45,344 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 44,408 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 42,540 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 41,530 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 40,747 miles

n/s/f outer tyre wall starting to perish

o/s/f outer tyre wall starting to perish

o/s/r outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2013 40,159 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all front suspension components corroded,though not excess

nearside front tyre has surface perish cracks

rear sections of system corroded

windscreen wiper leaves light lines

Fail 23 Mar 2013 40,159 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all front suspension components corroded,though not excess

nearside front tyre has surface perish cracks

rear sections of system corroded

windscreen wiper leaves light lines

Pass 19 Aug 2010 39,734 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 39,739 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 38,517 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 35,680 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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L260 NKX is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L260 NKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L260 NKX registered?

L260 NKX is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 October 1993.

Is L260 NKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L260 NKX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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