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D738 PAT

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,758 mi
Last recorded60,758 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD738 PAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 60,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 60,469 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 59,889 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 59,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2022 59,480 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 59,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2021 59,280 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 59,266 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 59,243 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 58,859 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)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 57,527 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 57,527 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 56,096 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 56,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 54,218 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

slight damage to n/s chassis under floor

Pass 31 Aug 2010 51,142 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 48,697 miles

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

n/s front chassis under car slight damage

Pass 12 Aug 2008 45,884 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 41,348 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

slight play n/s/rear hub assy

Pass 4 Oct 2006 39,240 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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D738 PAT is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D738 PAT, 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 D738 PAT registered?

D738 PAT is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 September 1993.

Is D738 PAT safe to buy?

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