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L283 PEO

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,914 mi
Last recorded96,914 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL283 PEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 96,914 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 96,791 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 96,053 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 94,941 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

advise both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Fail 24 May 2013 94,939 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

advise both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 20 Jul 2012 93,931 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 93,621 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 93,620 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Oil leak

The o/s washer jet is blocked

Pass 24 Dec 2008 93,393 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 93,392 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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L283 PEO is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L283 PEO, 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 L283 PEO registered?

L283 PEO is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L283 PEO safe to buy?

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