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L390 LND

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,258 mi
Last recorded78,258 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL390 LND
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 78,258 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 78,249 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 77,863 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 77,479 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 77,473 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 77,276 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 76,749 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 76,262 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box area (2.3.3b)

charge light staying on

Fail 21 Apr 2018

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box area (2.3.3b)

charge light staying on

Pass 21 Apr 2017 76,158 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread scrubbed on inner edge

Oil leak engine ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal box (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 75,866 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall some damage

Fail 26 Feb 2016 75,866 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall some damage

Pass 28 Mar 2014 74,950 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 74,948 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 73,099 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 73,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 73,092 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 73,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 70,275 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 70,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise cooling rubs and sticks on cowling

Pass 12 Dec 2008 66,932 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 65,803 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 65,803 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 28 Jul 2006 63,369 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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L390 LND is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 L390 LND, 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 L390 LND registered?

L390 LND is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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