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L181 DBA

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

46,392 mi
Last recorded46,392 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL181 DBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 46,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear at join (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 16 Mar 2026 46,392 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 29 Jan 2024 46,196 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 45,635 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 3 Feb 2022 45,181 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 3 Feb 2022 45,181 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2021 44,631 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 44,535 miles

Nearside Front tyre low tread on edges

corrosion present rear suspension units

Fail 7 Jan 2020 44,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking on inner sidewall and showing cords also worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 43,606 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 43,567 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 42,786 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 42,446 miles

all tyres worn close to wear bars and slightly perrished

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 30 Jun 2014 40,482 miles

rear silencer is heavily corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2013 38,709 miles

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

n/s/f slight play in steering system

Pass 12 Jun 2012 38,244 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 37,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 36,327 miles

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

front registration plate slighlty deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2009 35,862 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 34,176 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 33,135 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 33,135 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 32,050 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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L181 DBA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 L181 DBA, 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 L181 DBA registered?

L181 DBA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 October 1993.

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