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L639 WNJ

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,732 mi
Last recorded110,732 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL639 WNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 110,732 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 110,732 miles

front suspension bushes perished

Fail 17 Jun 2020 110,732 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 110,732 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 109,080 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 107,509 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 107,502 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 107,348 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2014 107,261 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

front sidelights are dim

underneath vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2014 107,261 miles

Oil leak

front sidelights are dim

underneath vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2013 106,309 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 105,269 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 105,269 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 105,224 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 105,209 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2010 105,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2009 104,837 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 102,466 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 100,540 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 100,441 miles

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

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

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2006 97,004 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 96,948 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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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L639 WNJ is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 L639 WNJ, 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 L639 WNJ registered?

L639 WNJ is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 November 1993.

Is L639 WNJ safe to buy?

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