1993 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.2L Petrol · L220 AVL

As a 3,199cc petrol roadster first registered before 2001, this SL will fall into a higher VED band based on engine size, likely around £360 per year for a pre-2001 petrol car. Insurance group data is not provided, but classic car policies for a 1993 SL typically range from £200 to £500 annually depending on agreed value and limited mileage. Maintenance on a 30-year-old Mercedes V6 roadster is specialist-only; expect £600 to £1,000 per year for routine upkeep, with major items such as hydraulic roof repairs or suspension bushes costing considerably more if neglected.

The MOT history shows no defects recorded on any test, including the 2020 failure and immediate pass at 114,094 miles, so physically inspect the bodywork, suspension, and convertible hood for age-related corrosion or wear not captured by the annual test. With only 114,195 miles recorded in 2022 and just over 3,000 added since 2017, check for perished seals, flat-spotted tyres, and fuel system issues caused by long stationary periods. The blue paintwork and 3.2-litre engine bay should be examined for previous repair quality, as no model aggregate data exists to indicate common faults for this specific variant.