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L805 RHJ

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

128,170 mi
Last recorded128,170 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL805 RHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 128,170 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 128,170 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 126,206 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 124,910 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 124,074 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 122,623 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 121,883 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 121,324 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 120,788 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 120,357 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 120,357 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 120,153 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 118,800 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 118,245 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 117,334 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 116,568 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 115,764 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 115,764 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 114,975 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 113,796 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 112,260 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 112,260 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Apr 2007 110,099 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 110,099 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 109,246 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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L805 RHJ is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 L805 RHJ, 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 L805 RHJ registered?

L805 RHJ is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L805 RHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L805 RHJ shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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