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RCJ 7R

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

138,947 mi
Last recorded138,947 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCJ 7R
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 138,947 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 137,685 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 136,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 136,764 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 135,446 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 134,136 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 132,385 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 129,943 miles

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

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

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

parking brake effiency 16%

Pass 17 Jul 2015 128,758 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 124,410 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 122,602 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 122,599 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 120,174 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2011 117,179 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2010 113,012 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 109,698 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 107,493 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 105,505 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 103,006 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 95,340 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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RCJ 7R is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RCJ 7R, 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 RCJ 7R registered?

RCJ 7R is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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