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L708 RGW

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,766 mi
Last recorded93,766 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL708 RGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 93,766 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 91,314 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 87,249 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 87,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 83,632 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 80,967 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 77,228 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 77,228 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 73,978 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 71,667 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 69,081 miles

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 10 May 2006 66,079 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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L708 RGW is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L708 RGW, 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 L708 RGW registered?

L708 RGW is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L708 RGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L708 RGW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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