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1 SHM

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,602 mi
Last recorded23,602 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 SHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2026 23,602 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 23,597 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 23,571 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 23,558 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 23,542 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 23,536 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 23,510 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 23,344 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 23,091 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 22,351 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 21,808 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 21,384 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 20,821 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 20,362 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 18,771 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 18,645 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 18,256 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 17,805 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 17,161 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 15,870 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 SHM is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SHM, 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 SHM registered?

1 SHM is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 January 1993.

Is 1 SHM safe to buy?

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