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L642 GYO

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

94,237 mi
Last recorded94,237 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL642 GYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 94,237 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 92,328 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 91,458 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 90,302 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 89,557 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 89,518 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 89,518 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 89,518 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 86,283 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 86,283 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2017 83,529 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 81,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 81,188 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 77,259 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 75,282 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 75,282 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 73,683 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 73,304 miles

bonnet is fitted with two catches and only one is working

general condition represents the age of the vehicle

Pass 9 Feb 2011 73,156 miles

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

engine pan fitted steering box damp front brake discs worn

Fail 26 Jul 2010 73,054 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front pads low

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2009 71,852 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 70,126 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 68,433 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 66,737 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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L642 GYO is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 L642 GYO, 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 L642 GYO registered?

L642 GYO is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 December 1993.

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The MOT history for L642 GYO shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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