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L309 BGA

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,956 mi
Last recorded149,956 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL309 BGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 149,956 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust outer cover corroded

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 149,956 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust outer cover corroded

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around rear sub frame area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak on engine

Pass 15 Jun 2022 149,567 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 149,567 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Flexi pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 146,626 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 146,623 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 143,349 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

middle exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still secure

nearside front suspension top splitting but no excessive play

nearside front tyre scrubbing off on inner edge

offside front tyre scrubbing off on inner edge

offside front wiper blade split but still clearing screen

oil leak on engine

rear fuel pipes corroded

second to rear exhaust box corroded and bracket missing but exhaust still secure

Pass 7 Feb 2014 143,349 miles

middle exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still secure

nearside front suspension top splitting but no excessive play

nearside front tyre scrubbing off on inner edge

offside front tyre scrubbing off on inner edge

offside front wiper blade split but still clearing screen

oil leak on engine

rear fuel pipes corroded

second to rear exhaust box corroded and bracket missing but exhaust still secure

Pass 24 Apr 2013 136,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 17 Apr 2013 136,597 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2012 134,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 133,865 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 129,850 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 123,295 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 123,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED IN PARTS.

Pass 14 Sep 2007 122,738 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 122,738 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2006 122,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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L309 BGA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L309 BGA, 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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L309 BGA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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