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33 VRY

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

106,232 mi
Last recorded106,232 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration33 VRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 106,232 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 104,969 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 104,882 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 104,800 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 104,461 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower panel slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 101,749 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 101,074 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 100,608 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 100,024 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 99,576 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 98,712 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s sill starting to corrode slightly

o/s/f tyre starting to wear thin on inner edge

slight oil leak

vehicle has had couple of patches of weld prior to mot

Pass 13 Feb 2010 98,276 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 97,379 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 95,863 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 95,863 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 94,971 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside rear sill panel corroding.

Offside front chassis box section corroding.

Offside rear wheel arch corroding.

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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33 VRY is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 33 VRY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 33 VRY registered?

33 VRY is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 February 1993.

Is 33 VRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 33 VRY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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