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L892 TPT

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,651 mi
Last recorded124,651 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL892 TPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2014 124,651 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 120,127 miles

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

Oil leak

centre box deterorating

wear discs

Pass 12 May 2012 109,235 miles

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

Oil leak

wear discs

Pass 26 May 2011 109,018 miles

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

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wear discs

Pass 8 Jun 2010 99,512 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 86,805 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 80,703 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 77,961 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 77,957 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 76,132 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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L892 TPT is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L892 TPT, 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 L892 TPT registered?

L892 TPT is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 1993.

Is L892 TPT safe to buy?

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