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B9 PSY

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,627 mi
Last recorded78,627 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 PSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 78,627 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 78,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2024 77,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 76,956 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 76,621 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 76,621 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 76,261 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 75,577 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 74,808 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 74,336 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 73,610 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 71,394 miles

Centre heatshied corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 70,168 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 68,860 miles

heatshield rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2012 68,258 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 66,001 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 62,165 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 59,252 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 59,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 59,117 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 58,156 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 56,701 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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B9 PSY is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B9 PSY, 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 B9 PSY registered?

B9 PSY is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 February 1993.

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