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L88 MAJ

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,125 mi
Last recorded97,125 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 MAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2026 97,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 97,125 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 97,125 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brace Damaged

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension Components Corroded

Pass 23 May 2023 97,125 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 97,125 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 96,733 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 94,614 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 May 2019 94,614 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 98,417 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper strut top mount both sides cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

slight corrosion to front and rear sub frames and arms

Pass 2 May 2017 92,353 miles

Central Intermediate silencer box in poor condition.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also has several cuts almost deep enough to reach the cords. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded Above rear axle unit. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 92,352 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Central Intermediate silencer box in poor condition.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also has several cuts almost deep enough to reach the cords. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded Above rear axle unit. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2016 92,117 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2016 92,117 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 91,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust system corroded

fuel cap seal deteriorated

offside rear brake disc corrded

Fail 11 May 2015 91,270 miles

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

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust system corroded

fuel cap seal deteriorated

offside rear brake disc corrded

Pass 21 May 2014 89,862 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 88,561 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 88,561 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 15 May 2012 86,731 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 86,731 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 85,171 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 85,161 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 84,741 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 84,731 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 83,400 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 82,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 82,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 77,683 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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L88 MAJ is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L88 MAJ, 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 L88 MAJ registered?

L88 MAJ is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 October 1993.

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