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L393 RDN

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,608 mi
Last recorded119,608 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL393 RDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 119,608 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ON BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective X2 Rubber mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ON BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 119,499 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ON BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective X2 Rubbers worn (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ON BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 119,498 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ON BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective X2 Rubbers worn (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ON BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 119,080 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive area and all components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive area and surrounding components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2018 119,077 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 117,002 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear brake pipes greased

Pass 2 Nov 2015 111,916 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Fail 16 Oct 2015 111,895 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 107,123 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 102,995 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s & o/s front top suspension mounts split

Fail 7 Aug 2013 102,995 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s & o/s front top suspension mounts split

Pass 14 Aug 2012 99,871 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 96,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 88,739 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 84,569 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 84,565 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 83,522 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 83,519 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 82,520 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 82,345 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 81,140 miles

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

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

hand brake travel

slight play st/box + idler arm

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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L393 RDN is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 L393 RDN, 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 L393 RDN registered?

L393 RDN is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 November 1993.

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