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L167 VDM

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,251 mi
Last recorded98,251 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL167 VDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 98,251 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 98,251 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 94,515 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 92,429 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 91,237 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 91,213 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 90,191 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 90,191 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 87,438 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 86,038 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 84,173 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 84,173 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2012 81,939 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 81,259 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 79,418 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 75,227 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 71,564 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 67,141 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 67,141 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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L167 VDM is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 L167 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 L167 VDM registered?

L167 VDM is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L167 VDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L167 VDM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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