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1993 AL

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,007 mi
Last recorded92,007 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1993 AL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 92,007 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 91,163 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 90,802 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 90,664 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 90,422 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 90,107 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 89,989 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 89,344 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 88,148 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 87,088 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 86,188 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 85,469 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 84,876 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 84,029 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 83,709 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 83,233 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 82,681 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 81,761 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 80,923 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 80,514 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 79,712 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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1993 AL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 93,665 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 1993 AL, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 1993 AL?

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What year was 1993 AL registered?

1993 AL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 November 1986.

Is 1993 AL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1993 AL shows 21 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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