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D319 PAM

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,292 mi
Last recorded97,292 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD319 PAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 97,292 miles

Central Rear Lower rust around rear diff casing but not dangerous

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine water pump pully noise

Fail 3 Aug 2026 97,292 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silence corroded & holed (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Lower rust around rear diff casing but not dangerous

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine water pump pully noise

Pass 28 Jul 2025 97,120 miles

Central Rear Lower rust around rear diff casing but not dangerous

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 96,983 miles

Central Lower exhaust system corroded

Central Rear Lower rust around rear diff casing but not dangerous

Fail 28 Jun 2024 96,983 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Lower exhaust system corroded

Central Rear Lower rust around rear diff casing but not dangerous

Pass 21 Jun 2023 96,741 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 96,604 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 96,461 miles

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

exhaust outer casings

Pass 6 Aug 2018 95,570 miles

exhaust outer casing on silencers slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2018 95,570 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust outer casing on silencers slightly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2016 95,270 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 94,850 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 94,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 93,685 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2007 93,685 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 92,315 miles

N/S/F FOG LAMP NOT WQRKING

Pass 6 Mar 2006 90,742 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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D319 PAM is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 85,052 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 D319 PAM, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D319 PAM registered?

D319 PAM is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 January 1991.

Is D319 PAM safe to buy?

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