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L846 RDT

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

57,937 mi
Last recorded57,937 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL846 RDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 57,937 miles

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated steering idler (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 5 May 2025 57,650 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 57,486 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 57,051 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 56,241 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 55,487 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 54,804 miles

GENERAL COROSSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

METAL POWER STEERING PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE. NO LEAKS.

N/S/F FOG LAMP INTERMITTENTLT INOPERATIVE

REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE. NONE EXCESSIVE.

TAILPIPE CORRODE NOT LEAKING

Pass 22 Jul 2016 54,386 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 54,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 54,020 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 53,100 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres cracking

steering joints creaking

Fail 20 May 2014 53,084 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cracking

steering joints creaking

Pass 2 May 2013 51,725 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 51,593 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 51,575 miles

Nearside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 50,968 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 50,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 50,164 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 49,115 miles

Advisory offside front tyre side wall cracking

Fail 19 Mar 2008 48,175 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 48,175 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 47,489 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 46,561 miles

n/s/f fog lamp not working

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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L846 RDT is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 L846 RDT, 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 L846 RDT registered?

L846 RDT is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L846 RDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L846 RDT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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