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L967 NEC

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,875 mi
Last recorded134,875 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL967 NEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 134,875 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 134,862 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air freshner on int. mirror

all brake pads starting to get low

both front tyre side walls wearing

both front tyres getting low on tread

both tyres wearing on edges

brake fluid level below max.

ext. system starting to rust in places

general oil leaks around engine

general play/wear in steering linkage

general wear on disc

n/s/f fog light missing

n/s/f outter indy. lens missing

o/s/f seat covering wearing

plastic covers fitted over parts of susp.

plastic covers fitted over sils

slight damage to front number plate

steering linkage shocker damp

stone chips in windscreen

surface rust on p[arts of susp

Fail 25 Jan 2013 130,267 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 130,267 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 126,505 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f indicator lens broken

oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2010 122,159 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 117,355 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 103,940 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 89,393 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 82,089 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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L967 NEC is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc 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 L967 NEC, 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 L967 NEC registered?

L967 NEC is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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