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L943 FPP

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

40,967 mi
Last recorded40,967 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL943 FPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 40,967 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 40,126 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 40,181 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2020 39,560 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 37,181 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 35,551 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 32,475 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 30,499 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 24,474 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 24,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 22,895 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 17,177 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 17,036 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2011 15,243 miles

Front tyres inner edge worn.

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 11,818 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 7,522 miles

Headlamp wash working permanetly when lights switched on.

Nearside door mirror repeater not working (wing repeater fitted)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 3,613 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 2,487 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 2,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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L943 FPP is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 L943 FPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L943 FPP?

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What year was L943 FPP registered?

L943 FPP is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 August 1993.

Is L943 FPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L943 FPP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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