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L448 SES

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,931 mi
Last recorded88,931 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL448 SES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 88,931 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 88,931 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2025 87,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 85,331 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 84,313 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 84,224 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 83,332 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 82,600 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 80,815 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 78,588 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 77,927 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 76,324 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 74,068 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2014 71,755 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 71,747 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 70,038 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 67,414 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 65,180 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 62,925 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 60,823 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 60,823 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 58,403 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2007 58,403 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 51,766 miles

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

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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L448 SES is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 L448 SES, 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 L448 SES registered?

L448 SES is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 October 1993.

Is L448 SES safe to buy?

The MOT history for L448 SES shows 24 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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