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E2 DSL

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

150,299 mi
Last recorded150,299 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 DSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2026 150,299 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Rear exhaust system rusty

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody and suspension rust all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 150,299 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 150,299 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box rusted

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 150,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box rusty

general underbody rust

Pass 30 Apr 2022 150,299 miles

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 150,299 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 150,299 miles

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

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

exhaust system deteriorating

oil leak

windscreen cracked

Fail 9 May 2019 150,299 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

exhaust system deteriorating

oil leak

windscreen cracked

Pass 4 May 2018 150,299 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 149,915 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

all coil springs corroded

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

exhaust system deteriorating

fuel pipes corroded

multiple points of slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 31 Mar 2017 149,915 miles

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

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

Front brake pipes corroded

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

all coil springs corroded

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

exhaust system deteriorating

fuel pipes corroded

multiple points of slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

under tray hanging loose

Pass 7 Apr 2016 149,353 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 149,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 148,010 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Middle section exhaust has slight leak and deteoriated.

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

Oil leak

Both rear tyres close to legal limit and outershape

Fail 7 Apr 2014 147,963 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 143,356 miles

Corrosion on exhaust system

Engine oil leaks

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2013 143,186 miles

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

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

Corrosion on exhaust system

Engine oil leaks

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 142,065 miles

advi8se slight play in n/s steering pivot

advise o/s/f shock damp

advise rear tyres getting close to the tread wear markers

advise slight lip front discs

strong advise engine and gearbox oil leaks

strong advise front tyres worn on the edges and getting close to the limit

strong advise metal brake pip[es corroded

strong advise metal fuel ,lines corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2011 139,450 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2010 135,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2010 135,388 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2009 128,618 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake fluid resivoir bung split

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

middle to rear box join corroded

offside rear lamp unit slightly damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2008 123,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2007 118,272 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2006 112,965 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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E2 DSL is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 E2 DSL, 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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E2 DSL is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 September 1993.

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