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L972 OMU

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

55,310 mi
Last recorded55,310 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL972 OMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 55,310 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 54,717 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 54,007 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 53,401 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 52,915 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 52,433 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 50,396 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 49,132 miles

Offside Front 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 28 Dec 2016 47,966 miles

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 31 Dec 2015 46,713 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 45,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 44,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 42,192 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 36,892 miles

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

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

oil seepage

Fail 5 Jul 2011 36,892 miles

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

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

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

oil seepage

Pass 2 Jul 2009 29,791 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)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2008 25,365 miles

Engine has oil leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 25,365 miles

Engine has oil leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 23,006 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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L972 OMU is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc 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 L972 OMU, 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 L972 OMU registered?

L972 OMU is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 September 1993.

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