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L735 PNU

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,429 mi
Last recorded78,429 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2009
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL735 PNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2009 78,429 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 78,429 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front antiroll bar

corrosion to rear differential

fuel cap seal perishing

oil leak

rear fuel pipe corroded

rear subframe bushes perishing

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 30 Jun 2006 78,032 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 78,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

nail in nearside rear tyre.

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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L735 PNU is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L735 PNU, 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 L735 PNU registered?

L735 PNU is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L735 PNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L735 PNU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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