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3478 HE

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

83,142 mi
Last recorded83,142 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3478 HE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 83,142 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 82,650 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 82,298 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 82,298 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 80,289 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 79,489 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 78,455 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 78,455 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 78,455 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 78,455 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 78,447 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 78,449 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 78,447 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 78,285 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 78,285 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 78,159 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 78,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2014 78,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2013 77,597 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 8 Feb 2013 77,028 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2011 74,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 74,446 miles

hood damaged

p.a.s box damp

wiper poor

exhaust heat shield in poor condition

front disc pads will require replacement in approx 3000 miles

Pass 6 Aug 2009 73,874 miles

exhaust system heat shields and silencer outer skins in poor condition

front disc pads will require replacement in approx 1500 miles

oil leak present

rear disc pads will require replacement in approx 2000 miles

Pass 28 Aug 2008 72,871 miles

exhaust corroding

Fail 27 Aug 2008 72,871 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust corroding

Pass 13 Aug 2007 71,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 70,018 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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3478 HE is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 3478 HE, 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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3478 HE is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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