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L697 RJN

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

47,666 mi
Last recorded47,666 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL697 RJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 47,666 miles

underneath of vehicle rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2021 47,666 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Nearside Front fog lamp inop.

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 47,289 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

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

all suspension arms have surface corrosion

Fail 31 May 2019 47,289 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

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

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

all suspension arms have surface corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2016 47,281 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 46,939 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 46,902 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 46,902 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 46,403 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underbody corrosion present

Pass 7 Jul 2011 45,492 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front tyre, sidewall cracking

nearside rear tyre, sidewall cracking

offside front tyre, sidewall cracking

offside rear tyre, sidewall cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2010 42,600 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 42,571 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 42,571 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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L697 RJN is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 L697 RJN, 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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L697 RJN is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 November 1993.

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