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L652 PSG

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,256 mi
Last recorded114,256 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL652 PSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 114,256 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

CENTRE EXHAUST OUTER COVER DETERIORATED

Pass 4 Oct 2021 114,103 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 113,659 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 113,594 miles

all brake hose ferrules corroded

front wishbone front bushes deteriorated slightly

Pass 9 May 2018 113,438 miles

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded slightly

steering idler has slight play

Pass 11 May 2017 113,285 miles

centre exhaust deteriorated

front lower wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

slight play in steering idler arms

Pass 5 May 2016 113,279 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 113,114 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 112,979 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 112,696 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 111,964 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 110,529 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 110,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 107,960 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 105,466 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 105,466 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 102,948 miles

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

slight corrosion at both rear outer brake pipes

Pass 27 Mar 2006 98,300 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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L652 PSG is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L652 PSG, 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 L652 PSG registered?

L652 PSG is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 August 1993.

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