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L986 FUD

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

125,480 mi
Last recorded125,480 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL986 FUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 125,480 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 123,982 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 123,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed out side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2024 121,807 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 120,430 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 116,897 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 114,224 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 111,318 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 107,743 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 105,313 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2016 103,186 miles

Rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Fail 26 May 2016 103,186 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2015 97,785 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 May 2015 97,785 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2014 94,124 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 91,909 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 89,382 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 84,099 miles
Fail 11 May 2011

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2010 80,731 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 77,262 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 73,910 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)

Pass 29 May 2007 71,425 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 68,562 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 64,861 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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L986 FUD is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 L986 FUD, 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 L986 FUD registered?

L986 FUD is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 September 1993.

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