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L30 OSL

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

88,552 mi
Last recorded88,552 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 OSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 88,552 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 88,404 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 88,107 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 87,909 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 87,722 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 87,356 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 87,164 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 86,628 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 85,656 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 84,562 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 83,764 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 83,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 81,304 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 79,423 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 77,666 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 76,311 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 75,097 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 72,583 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 71,288 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 69,784 miles

corrosion to centre exhaust silencer

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer.

slight damage to nearsidefront roadwheel, inner rim.

Pass 14 Dec 2006 68,509 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 66,040 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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L30 OSL is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 L30 OSL, 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 L30 OSL registered?

L30 OSL is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L30 OSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L30 OSL shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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