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PLZ 4192

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,895 mi
Last recorded128,895 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLZ 4192
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 128,895 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Jun 2020 128,895 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 May 2018 128,870 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 128,463 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 May 2017 128,459 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.58% max-0.30% (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 288ppm -max 200ppm (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 127,313 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 126,140 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 124,428 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 122,279 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 120,690 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2009 119,927 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 115,212 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

o/s inner idler ball joint has slight play

Pass 20 Nov 2007 110,998 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 107,918 miles

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

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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PLZ 4192 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 PLZ 4192, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PLZ 4192 registered?

PLZ 4192 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 October 1993.

Is PLZ 4192 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLZ 4192 shows 14 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.

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