1993 Mercedes-Benz SL 2.8L Petrol · L892 BPV
1993 Mercedes-Benz SL (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1993. Recorded mileage 59,851 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,851 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L892 BPV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 59,851 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L892 BPV 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 1993 Mercedes-Benz Sl (L892 BPV) between April 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 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: Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
L892 BPV Mileage History
- 17/04/202358,912 mi
- 24/04/202358,912 mi
- 17/04/202459,713 mi+801 mi
- 23/07/202559,800 mi+87 mi
- 27/07/202659,851 mi+51 mi
Average of roughly 287 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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