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L177 SGP

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

60,051 mi
Last recorded60,051 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL177 SGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 60,051 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 60,040 miles

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle not able to idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Feb 2022 60,028 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking FUEL PUMP / FILTER AREA (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings STEERING IDLER ARM. (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 59,031 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 57,666 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 54,407 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 51,551 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 49,284 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 45,634 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 41,600 miles

rear diff seals leaking slightly

rear tyres have age related cracks/2004

Fail 17 Dec 2014 41,520 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise minor cracking to rear tyre,s.

Pass 10 Dec 2013 38,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2013 38,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 35,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 19 Dec 2012 35,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 34,305 miles

n\s track rod end has slight play

n\s\f wheel bearing has very slight play

slight leak from steering box

Pass 11 Dec 2010 32,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 31,030 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 27,871 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 25,934 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 23,822 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 22,397 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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L177 SGP is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 L177 SGP, 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 L177 SGP registered?

L177 SGP is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 August 1993.

Is L177 SGP safe to buy?

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