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L680 GDV

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,223 mi
Last recorded132,223 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL680 GDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 132,223 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 132,215 miles

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 132,106 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 132,041 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 131,862 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Apr 2018 131,294 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 131,061 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 130,607 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 130,181 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 129,668 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2013 129,111 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 127,752 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes

slight play in both front wheel brg

slight play in nsr lower arm outter ball joint

Pass 25 May 2010 126,906 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 126,906 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 126,314 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 124,849 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 124,351 miles

both front brake pipes corroding & rear brake pipes

exhaust system corroding

front & rear suspension components starting to corrode & all bushes cracking & slightly worn

osr tyre on 2.5mm & nsr tyre on 3mm

slight oil leeks to the engine

slight play to the ns steering idler

steering rack box damp

Fail 18 Jun 2007 124,351 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both front brake pipes corroding

exhaust system corroding

front and rear suspension components corroding and all bushes starting to crack and wear

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

rear brake pipes corroding

slight oil leaks from engine

slight play to n/s steering idler

steering rack box damp

Fail 3 Jun 2006 122,352 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 122,352 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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L680 GDV is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L680 GDV, 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 L680 GDV registered?

L680 GDV is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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