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L2 RJP

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,104 mi
Last recorded151,104 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 RJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 151,104 miles

Nearside Front Wing corroded

Nearside Movement in steering drop arm

Offside Front Wing corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2025 150,324 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 148,535 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 142,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 133,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2022 133,494 miles

Emissions not tested lambda out of range----leaking system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended in-op (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 123,952 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Both front shock absorber dust covers breaking away

Front Oil leak

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

Nearside Front Indicator has tape on lense

Nearside Front Slight play in wheel bearing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber misting

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

Offside Front Shock absorber misting

Offside Front Slight play in wheel bearing

Fail 17 May 2021 123,952 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Both front shock absorber dust covers breaking away

Front Oil leak

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Indicator has tape on lense

Nearside Front Slight play in wheel bearing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber misting

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber misting

Offside Front Slight play in wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jun 2020 119,509 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Shocker dust covers split

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 115,300 miles

Front Shocker dust covers split

Fail 14 Jun 2019 115,255 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shocker dust covers split

Pass 11 Jun 2018 108,351 miles

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

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

front shocker dust covers split

Pass 13 Jun 2017 99,781 miles

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

Nearside Front shocker dust cover split

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 94,962 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 6 May 2016 94,952 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 91,068 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 88,219 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 83,858 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 79,867 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 78,050 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 76,533 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 76,533 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 74,310 miles

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

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

nearside front shock absorber damp will require changing before next motc.

Pass 2 May 2007 71,301 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 68,871 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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L2 RJP is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 L2 RJP, 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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L2 RJP is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 August 1993.

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