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L646 GYO

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,004 mi
Last recorded83,004 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL646 GYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 83,004 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 83,004 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 81,287 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 81,287 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 80,253 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 77,698 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 77,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 75,578 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 72,520 miles

Front tyres worn on the inner edge slightly

Pass 29 Apr 2008 65,626 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 54,813 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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L646 GYO is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L646 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L646 GYO registered?

L646 GYO is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 December 1993.

Is L646 GYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L646 GYO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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