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B20 GON

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

82,443 mi
Last recorded82,443 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 GON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 82,443 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 82,433 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 82,424 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 82,330 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 82,299 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 82,204 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 82,015 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 81,852 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 81,843 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 81,315 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 80,949 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 80,394 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 79,234 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 78,623 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 77,439 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 76,467 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 75,310 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 75,110 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 73,315 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 73,308 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

advise check out possible fuel smell by o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 30 Aug 2005 69,991 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)

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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B20 GON is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 B20 GON, 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 B20 GON registered?

B20 GON is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 October 1993.

Is B20 GON safe to buy?

The MOT history for B20 GON shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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