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B2 YME

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,735 mi
Last recorded128,735 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 YME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 128,735 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension arms covered with plastic shroud

Pass 13 May 2021 127,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2020 126,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2020 126,318 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 122,525 miles

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

front and rear suspension components have slight corrossion

Pass 5 May 2016 122,363 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 122,038 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 122,038 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 121,599 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 121,599 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust corroded- not leaking at time of test

Pass 19 Mar 2013 121,254 miles

Oil leak

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

exhaust corroded- not leaking!

Pass 7 Mar 2012 120,978 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 120,976 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2010 118,755 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 114,868 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 113,063 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 112,870 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 112,643 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 112,575 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

nail in tyre

Fail 1 Jun 2006 112,575 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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B2 YME is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B2 YME, 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 B2 YME registered?

B2 YME is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 September 1993.

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