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NS 4523

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

75,833 mi
Last recorded75,833 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNS 4523
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 75,833 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 78,832 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 72,263 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to power steering pipes

Fail 29 Apr 2025 72,263 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears into flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front scrubbing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to power steering pipes

Pass 2 Sep 2022 72,259 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 72,257 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 68,813 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 66,979 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 66,979 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2017 65,439 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 63,356 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 55,458 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 54,641 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 54,641 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2012 54,033 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 53,113 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 49,126 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 43,299 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 43,299 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2007 42,560 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 42,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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NS 4523 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NS 4523, 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 NS 4523 registered?

NS 4523 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 September 1993.

Is NS 4523 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NS 4523 shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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