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L154 VDM

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,528 mi
Last recorded68,528 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL154 VDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 68,528 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 68,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 68,043 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 67,165 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 66,473 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 66,473 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 65,469 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 64,590 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 62,064 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 60,731 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 59,171 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 58,258 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 58,211 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2013 57,633 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 54,556 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 48,733 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 48,328 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 48,328 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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L154 VDM is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L154 VDM, 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 L154 VDM registered?

L154 VDM is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L154 VDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L154 VDM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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