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L41 KJH

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

74,727 mi
Last recorded74,727 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL41 KJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 74,727 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2026 74,727 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 74,727 miles

all brake pipes cover with black substance

Fail 2 Sep 2025 74,727 miles

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

all brake pipes cover with black substance

Pass 31 Aug 2024 74,727 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 73,901 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 73,901 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 73,040 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 71,890 miles

High idle

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 71,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

High idle

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 71,849 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 71,590 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 71,570 miles

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

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

Oil leak

chassis and components underside very corroded

exhaust system very corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2011 68,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 8 May 2009 66,630 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 8 May 2008 61,162 miles

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs rusty damage and perishing n/s/front tyre

Pass 10 May 2007 57,759 miles

Oil leak

light stonechips in windscreen

outer sill panels covered by trim

perishing to n/s/f outer tyre sidewall

small split in n/s/f inner tyre sidewall,not down to chords

Pass 11 May 2006 53,471 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 53,471 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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L41 KJH is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 L41 KJH, 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 L41 KJH registered?

L41 KJH is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 September 1993.

Is L41 KJH safe to buy?

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