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L720 RAK

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Brown Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,776 mi
Last recorded38,776 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL720 RAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 38,776 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 38,775 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed + perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 38,304 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 37,287 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 36,505 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 35,279 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 35,270 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2016 35,117 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 35,082 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 35,057 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 34,559 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 34,074 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 33,633 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 33,144 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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L720 RAK is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Brown with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 L720 RAK, 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

How do I check the history of L720 RAK?

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What year was L720 RAK registered?

L720 RAK is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L720 RAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L720 RAK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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