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L823 NAO

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,091 mi
Last recorded79,091 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL823 NAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2025 79,091 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 74,571 miles

all tyres worn

n/s headlight damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2023 70,844 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 69,023 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 66,804 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 66,655 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 66,450 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 65,952 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 63,983 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 63,370 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear subframe and all rear suspension arms are starting to corrode

Pass 26 Mar 2013 62,721 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 62,196 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 61,934 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 61,489 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 60,845 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 60,468 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 59,451 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 57,184 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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L823 NAO is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L823 NAO, 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

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What year was L823 NAO registered?

L823 NAO is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 October 1993.

Is L823 NAO safe to buy?

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Does L823 NAO have outstanding finance?

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