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L923 VCE

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,965 mi
Last recorded77,965 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL923 VCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 77,965 miles

Exhaust is corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 77,864 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel binding when rotated by hand

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 77,845 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel binding when rotated by hand

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Sep 2010 77,346 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 76,876 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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight movement in steering box link arm

steering damper leak

Pass 5 Jun 2007 75,824 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 75,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 May 2006 73,684 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 190,377 miles

sticky out bit on o/s/front tyre is cut-not to chords

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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L923 VCE is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L923 VCE, 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 L923 VCE registered?

L923 VCE is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L923 VCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L923 VCE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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