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1 AKD

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

72,389 mi
Last recorded72,389 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 AKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 72,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 88,374 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 72,070 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 71,928 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 71,742 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 71,293 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 70,787 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 70,105 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 69,522 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 69,522 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 68,743 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 67,004 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 65,288 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 63,221 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 61,164 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 59,609 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 57,078 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 56,254 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 55,842 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 54,918 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 53,940 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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1 AKD is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 86,414 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 1 AKD, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1 AKD registered?

1 AKD is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 February 1993.

Is 1 AKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 AKD shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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