MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,169 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
exhaust slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust slightly deteriorated
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
asr warning lamp on abs lamp still functions correctly
nearside front tyre has splits in sidewalls
offside front tyre has splits in inner sidewall
small split in offside rear tyre on inner edge
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
asr warning lamp on abs lamp still functions correctly
nearside front tyre has splits in sidewalls
offside front tyre has splits in inner sidewall
small split in offside rear tyre on inner edge
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
Both rear tyres are close to the limit. Small chip offside of windscreen swept area. Nearside front wheel edge of bolt hole has asmall crack in.
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside front & nearside & offside rear tyres are close to the limit. Steering box has slight leak. Small chip to offside of windscreen swept area. Parking brake needs adjustment.
Parking brake efficiency is close to the limit.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L973 DAT is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 L973 DAT, 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 L973 DAT registered?
L973 DAT is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 September 1993.
Is L973 DAT safe to buy?
The MOT history for L973 DAT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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