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L348 RMX

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

103,247 mi
Last recorded103,247 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL348 RMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 103,247 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 103,151 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 103,015 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 102,889 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 102,646 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 102,119 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 101,481 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 100,555 miles

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 100,555 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mounting broken off system fouling body (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 100,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2017 100,495 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate very dim (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2016 97,496 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 96,258 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front worn on edge's

Offside Front worn on edge's

both strut top bush's perished

Pass 11 Jun 2014 93,449 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

front prop coupling worn

osf bottom ball joint has rust around it

Fail 6 Jun 2014 99,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres have edge wear

exhaust corroded

front prop coupling worn

osf bottom ball joint has rust around it

Pass 30 Apr 2013 88,061 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2012 85,568 miles

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

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)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2012 85,568 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2011 80,682 miles

Both Rear brake discs - Corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 74,779 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 68,107 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 59,441 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 55,906 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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L348 RMX is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 L348 RMX, 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 L348 RMX registered?

L348 RMX is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L348 RMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L348 RMX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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