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B10 TRO

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,575 mi
Last recorded200,575 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 TRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 200,575 miles

corrosion to under vehicle components

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all 4 shocks corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 200,546 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil all 4 (2.7.3)

all shocks corroded

under surface corrosion on suspension components

Fail 30 Mar 2017 200,541 miles

Direction indicators missing not working (1.4.A.2b)

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

4 x shocks corroded

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil all 4 (2.7.3)

under surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 25 Nov 2015 200,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 200,427 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 200,427 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 200,289 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 200,272 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 200,225 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 199,963 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 197,169 miles

exhaust system very rysty and has one bracket missing

Fail 16 Aug 2006 197,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front and Centre Exhaust Boxes starting to Rust.

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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B10 TRO is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B10 TRO, 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 B10 TRO registered?

B10 TRO is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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