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LSV 177

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

79,334 mi
Last recorded79,334 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLSV 177
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 79,334 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs showing surface corrosion to faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes showing very slight corrosion in places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leaks engine/gearbox/rear diff slightly damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 79,334 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs showing surface corrosion to faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes showing very slight corrosion in places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leaks engine/gearbox/rear diff slightly damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 79,333 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper not working stuck in centre of screen (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both registration lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs showing surface corrosion to faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes showing very slight corrosion in places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light exterior lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leaks engine/gearbox/rear diff slightly damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 78,466 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs showing surface corrosion to faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes showing very slight corrosion in places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water/condensation inside lamp unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leaks engine/gearbox/rear diff slightly damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 78,466 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all four tyres deep age cracks to cords and are 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs showing surface corrosion to faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes showing very slight corrosion in places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water/condensation inside lamp unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leaks engine/gearbox/rear diff slightly damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 78,001 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight oil leaks from engine and gbox

Fail 12 May 2020 77,998 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all flexi hoses starting to perish/show age cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

coolant low warning light on dash

Pass 21 Feb 2019 76,759 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all flex brake hoses perished

Fail 15 Feb 2019 76,759 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all flex brake hoses perished

Pass 9 May 2014 76,074 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 75,595 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 72,781 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 72,781 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

All discs slightly corrodfed.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 71,632 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all four tyres have bad age cracks

stonechip on nearside headlight not affecting beam pattern

Fail 30 Apr 2009 70,529 miles

All tyres have age cracking

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 70,529 miles

All tyres have age cracking

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 65,445 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 65,445 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 61,812 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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LSV 177 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LSV 177, 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 LSV 177 registered?

LSV 177 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 October 1993.

Is LSV 177 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LSV 177 shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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