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L605 APJ

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

89,384 mi
Last recorded89,384 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL605 APJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 89,384 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 89,358 miles

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

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 30 Mar 2023 89,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2021 87,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 87,573 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 86,727 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 85,319 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 83,503 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 81,786 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 80,780 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 80,259 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 79,996 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 79,672 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 78,517 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2009 77,838 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 77,131 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 76,382 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 76,382 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2006 71,339 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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L605 APJ is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 L605 APJ, 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 L605 APJ registered?

L605 APJ is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 August 1993.

Is L605 APJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L605 APJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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