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B13 SJM

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,177 mi
Last recorded87,177 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 SJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 87,177 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 87,044 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 86,823 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2017 86,777 miles

under engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2016 85,445 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 83,586 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 83,552 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 79,400 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2013 73,969 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2012 69,511 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust slightly deteriorated rear silencers

front wiper slightly smearing screen

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 12 Jul 2011 64,653 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear coil springs slightly corroded and unable to see bottoms

Fail 11 Jul 2011 64,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear coil springs slightly corroded and unable to see bottoms

Pass 15 Jul 2010 59,123 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

Pass 30 Jun 2009 53,936 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

Pass 27 Jun 2008 47,928 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2007 42,395 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 35,537 miles

general underside corroded

undertray not allow full inspection

Pass 27 Jul 2005 28,713 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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B13 SJM is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B13 SJM, 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 B13 SJM registered?

B13 SJM is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 April 1993.

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