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H3 PRA

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,762 mi
Last recorded121,762 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 PRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 121,762 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 121,175 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 120,580 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 120,405 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 119,478 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 108,270 miles

general surface corrosion to vehicle underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Dec 2011 103,116 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 103,108 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 86,948 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 12,866 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 62,091 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 53,959 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 45,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 39,246 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 39,246 miles

Offside Front 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)

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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H3 PRA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 H3 PRA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H3 PRA registered?

H3 PRA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is H3 PRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H3 PRA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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