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93 SHY

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi
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Vehicle Details

Registration93 SHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025
Pass 8 Feb 2024
Fail 6 Feb 2024

Emissions unable to be completed Due To Engine Misfire (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 30,342 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 30,342 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2019 30,342 miles

both rear tyres has crack

Pass 18 Oct 2017 30,313 miles

front n/s tyre outerwall in poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2017 30,300 miles

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front and both rear tyres cracking / deteriorated

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 30,300 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front and both rear tyres cracking / deteriorated

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 30,117 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 29,917 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside headlamp aim beam image poor

Pass 27 Jun 2014 29,799 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 29,595 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2011 28,764 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 28,092 miles

under cover fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2009 27,356 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 21,518 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 18,908 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 13,614 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 13,614 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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93 SHY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 56,681 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 93 SHY, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 93 SHY registered?

93 SHY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is 93 SHY safe to buy?

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