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1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,927 mi
Last recorded48,927 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration700 VM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 48,927 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2025 48,920 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 48,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 48,905 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 48,874 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system has slight corrosion and rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2022 48,854 miles

Front tyres worn on edges and perished

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2021 48,692 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 48,616 miles

Coil springs corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Aug 2019 48,583 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 48,483 miles

O/S/R Tyre 2.5mm

Pass 18 Aug 2017 48,399 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 48,346 miles

Rear brake hoses slightly perrished

Slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Aug 2015 48,218 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 48,129 miles

Front tyres worn slightly on outer edges

Fail 4 Aug 2014 48,129 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front tyres worn slightly on outer edges

Pass 15 Aug 2013 47,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre and rear exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

slight leak around rear differential unit

Pass 10 Aug 2012 47,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres worn on outer edges

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2011 46,833 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 465,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 45,536 miles

Minor oil leak

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

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

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2009 44,067 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear drive shaft boots perished

whole exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2008 43,454 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 42,771 miles

Slight corrosion to centre exhaust

Pass 16 Aug 2006 42,508 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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700 VM is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 87,309 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 700 VM, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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700 VM is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 May 1992.

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