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L805 VFL

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

81,567 mi
Last recorded81,567 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL805 VFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 81,567 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Rigid brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp slightly insecure

Underbody + Components have age related corrosion, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Pass 9 Apr 2024 81,369 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes wax oiled (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 81,288 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 81,286 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 81,158 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 81,144 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 81,009 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 80,826 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 80,628 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

grease on all metal brake pipes and fuel pipes

Pass 17 Oct 2016 79,951 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

grease on all metal brake pipes

Pass 23 Oct 2015 79,581 miles

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust support

grease on all metal brake pipes

Pass 16 Oct 2014 79,060 miles

corrosion on exhaust

grease on all metal brake pipes

Pass 24 Oct 2013 78,122 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 77,715 miles

brake pipes & fuel pipes covered in greese not allowing a full inspection.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 76,562 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 75,583 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 74,633 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 73,295 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 72,758 miles

both rear tyres startin to perish

n/s/r tyre has had a sidewall puncture repair

Pass 9 Jun 2006 71,526 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

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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L805 VFL is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 L805 VFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L805 VFL registered?

L805 VFL is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 September 1993.

Is L805 VFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L805 VFL shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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