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A16 PAB

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,530 mi
Last recorded23,530 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 PAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 23,530 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 23,515 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 23,257 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread de laminated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 23,257 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread de laminated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 23,141 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 22,341 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 21,947 miles

Centre exhaust system mounting rubber broken.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside washer jet not working

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 21,947 miles

Centre exhaust system mounting rubber broken.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside washer jet not working

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 21,378 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 21,097 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 20,794 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 20,794 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 20,408 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 20,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 20,052 miles

light surface rust on front brake discs

Fail 18 Feb 2011 20,052 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

light surface rust on front brake discs

Pass 11 Aug 2009 19,721 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 17,117 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 15,850 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 14,787 miles

1) Front wiper blade split but sufficient view through screen.

2) Exhaust mounting rubber perished but secure.

3) N/S/F washer jet inop but sufficient water comes into contact with the screen.

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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A16 PAB is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A16 PAB, 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 A16 PAB registered?

A16 PAB is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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