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L281 AVL

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

88,965 mi
Last recorded88,965 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL281 AVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 88,965 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 83,966 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 83,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 83,496 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 81,078 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 76,904 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 62,466 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Under seal been applied unable to view some components

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 60,513 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 59,696 miles

advise rear tyres perished/cracking slightly

Pass 23 Apr 2014 57,320 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 56,912 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 55,651 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 53,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 52,071 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 50,086 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 48,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 48,975 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 46,379 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 43,997 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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L281 AVL is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 L281 AVL, 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 L281 AVL registered?

L281 AVL is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L281 AVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L281 AVL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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