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L557 SDM

1994 Mercedes Unknown

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,888 mi
Last recorded25,888 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes Unknown141,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes
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Finance
Write-off
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL557 SDM
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2025 25,888 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 22,427 miles

All tyres over ten old

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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 14 Sep 2022 19,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 16,131 miles

SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE

TYRES OVER 10 YEARS OLD

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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L557 SDM is a 1994 Mercedes Unknown in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 141,679 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 32 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L557 SDM registered?

L557 SDM is a 1994 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 9 May 1994.

Is L557 SDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L557 SDM shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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