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L285 VHS

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

108,889 mi
Last recorded108,889 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL285 VHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 108,889 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 108,181 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

general underside corrosion

Fail 18 Jun 2025 108,181 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2024 107,517 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Front steering box has slight leak

Pass 19 Jun 2023 106,402 miles

All suspension components corroded

General corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 106,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension components corroded

General corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 105,260 miles

Coil spring corroded *All 4 springs showing signs of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to most underside suspension components

Pass 11 Jun 2021 104,322 miles

Chipped windscreen .

Engine oil leaks .

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre badly worn inner edge /close to limits .

Offside Rear Brakes have run-out.

Offside Rear tyre on wear bars

Pass 22 Jun 2020 103,185 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

three small chips in windscreen

Pass 2 May 2019 101,715 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 99,674 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 May 2017 98,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust system corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 May 2016 96,952 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 95,356 miles

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

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

exhaust system coroded

Pass 27 May 2014 94,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 May 2013 94,221 miles

Exhaust hanger broken on middle box, exhaust supported with other hangers

NSF Fog light inoperative

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

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

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

Wipers work only on High Speed steeing, does not effect washers

Pass 26 May 2012 93,253 miles

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 2 Jun 2011 92,160 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 91,132 miles

ST/ BOX SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 11 Jun 2009 89,523 miles

LEAK AT ST BOX O/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Fail 8 Jun 2009 89,523 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

LEAK AT ST BOX O/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Pass 9 Jun 2008 88,721 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 84,886 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 84,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

advise fuels pipes at rear corroding

Pass 12 May 2006 84,607 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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L285 VHS is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 L285 VHS, 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 L285 VHS registered?

L285 VHS is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 October 1993.

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