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L653 EAB

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

117,055 mi
Last recorded117,055 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL653 EAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 117,055 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 117,055 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 116,929 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed check strap insecure (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 116,929 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet n/w (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed check strap insecure (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 116,929 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed check strap insecure (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 116,929 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 116,927 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 116,927 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 116,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 116,927 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 116,632 miles

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

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

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

o/s drivers door check strap fixing

Fail 28 Jan 2014 116,632 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

o/s drivers door check strap fixing

Pass 14 Jan 2013 114,481 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 114,477 miles

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

Nearside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 111,605 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 108,205 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 102,812 miles

front wiper blade slight split

Pass 28 Jan 2008 102,811 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 102,811 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 100,721 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 96,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 96,160 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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L653 EAB is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 L653 EAB, 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 L653 EAB registered?

L653 EAB is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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