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L300 DJK

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

120,410 mi
Last recorded120,410 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 DJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 120,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 120,385 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front bottom arm front bushes perishing slightly

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front bottom arm front bush perishing slightly

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

all fuel pipes corroded under car

exhaust system corroded

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2020 120,132 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 120,130 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 117,942 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 117,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 117,040 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2017 114,159 miles

Exhaust corroding

Pass 9 Oct 2015 114,133 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 113,878 miles

Oil leak

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

some deterioration rear exhaust

Pass 24 Mar 2014 112,928 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2014 112,928 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 111,806 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 108,698 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2011 104,121 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 93,446 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 91,405 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 89,938 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 89,663 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 89,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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L300 DJK is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 L300 DJK, 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 L300 DJK registered?

L300 DJK is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L300 DJK safe to buy?

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