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L85 EJO

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

118,176 mi
Last recorded118,176 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL85 EJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 118,176 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 117,252 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 117,222 miles

Emissions unable to be completed emission test aborted CO ,HC ,LAMBDA extremely high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 116,152 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 114,531 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 113,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **ON LEGAL LIMIT ADVISE REPLACEMENT** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge also cut but no cords visible (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 113,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **ON LEGAL LIMIT ADVISE REPLACEMENT** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge also cut but no cords visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 111,231 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 109,808 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 108,677 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 104,633 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 102,119 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 99,760 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 97,387 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 93,590 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 90,837 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 89,017 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 86,415 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 83,947 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 81,584 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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L85 EJO is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L85 EJO, 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 L85 EJO registered?

L85 EJO is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 August 1993.

Is L85 EJO safe to buy?

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