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L300 SAT

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

128,796 mi
Last recorded128,796 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 SAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 128,796 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 128,630 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 128,565 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 128,522 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 127,810 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 127,048 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 126,778 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 12 May 2017 123,942 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 120,821 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 120,821 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 119,163 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 116,302 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 113,416 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 112,180 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 106,126 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 99,124 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 94,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 94,682 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 88,201 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 88,025 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front steering idler arm slightly play

Pass 8 Dec 2005 88,025 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

front steering idler arm slightly play

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 SAT is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SAT, 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 SAT registered?

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

Is L300 SAT safe to buy?

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