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L765 BFJ

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,075 mi
Last recorded86,075 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL765 BFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 86,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 86,061 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear WINDOW FADED

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 86,061 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear WINDOW FADED

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 82,106 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 81,983 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 80,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 80,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 73,705 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 70,291 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 70,291 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 67,472 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 65,010 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 63,792 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 63,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyres perished/cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2012 62,287 miles

slight oil leaks

Pass 7 May 2011 61,023 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 61,023 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2010 59,942 miles

both wing repeaters slightly white

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

rear brake pads low

Pass 2 May 2009 58,232 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 56,252 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 54,302 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 51,287 miles

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

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

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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L765 BFJ 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 81.8%.

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 L765 BFJ, 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 L765 BFJ registered?

L765 BFJ is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 September 1993.

Is L765 BFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L765 BFJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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