1992 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · ACU 4
1992 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1992. Recorded mileage 32,887 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,887 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ACU 4 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 32,887 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ACU 4 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Mercedes-Benz Sl (ACU 4) between March 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
ACU 4 Mileage History
- 03/03/202332,783 mi
- 18/06/202432,797 mi+14 mi
- 25/06/202432,843 mi+46 mi
- 11/07/202532,885 mi+42 mi
- 15/07/202632,887 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 31 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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