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L813 WOR

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,266 mi
Last recorded132,266 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL813 WOR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 132,266 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 132,169 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 131,842 miles

Exhaust outer skin corroded

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 131,811 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 130,796 miles

Exhaust corroded and thin

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 128,858 miles

Offside rear indicator repaired with tape

Rear exhaust in poor conditipn

Slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Slight leak from power steering box

Fail 9 Oct 2017 128,858 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Offside rear indicator repaired with tape

Rear exhaust in poor conditipn

Slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Slight leak from power steering box

Pass 28 Sep 2016 128,713 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted to vehicle.

Front and rear discs pitted.

Offside rear damaged and repaired with tape.

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 28 Sep 2016 128,713 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine cover and undertrays fitted to vehicle.

Front and rear discs pitted.

Offside rear damaged and repaired with tape.

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 15 Jul 2015 128,554 miles

Offside rear light damaged.

Pass 27 May 2014 127,769 miles

Cuts in tyre outer walls.

Offside rear light damaged.

Pass 17 May 2013 125,738 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 124,935 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 124,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 117,289 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 108,830 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2009 108,830 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 103,183 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 98,061 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 97,317 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge of tread pattern

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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L813 WOR is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L813 WOR, 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 L813 WOR registered?

L813 WOR is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 September 1993.

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