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L9 OLA

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,565 mi
Last recorded48,565 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 OLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2016 48,565 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 48,507 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 47,861 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 47,357 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 46,181 miles

advise front number plate

Pass 23 Apr 2007 45,139 miles

advise front number plate

advise nearside handbrake reading slightly low

advise steering damper slightly damp

advise suspect oil leak engine

advise vehicle took allong time to go through emissions test

Pass 26 Apr 2006 43,639 miles

front number plate damaged

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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L9 OLA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L9 OLA, 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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How do I check the history of L9 OLA?

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What year was L9 OLA registered?

L9 OLA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 November 1993.

Is L9 OLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L9 OLA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L9 OLA have outstanding finance?

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