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PCT 742

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

89,659 mi
Last recorded89,659 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCT 742
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 89,659 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 89,535 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 88,021 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 84,841 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 81,440 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 77,860 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 75,368 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 75,362 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 75,359 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 75,103 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 75,060 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 75,049 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 75,045 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 75,030 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 74,990 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 74,968 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 74,767 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 74,349 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 72,777 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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PCT 742 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 PCT 742, 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 PCT 742 registered?

PCT 742 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 April 1993.

Is PCT 742 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCT 742 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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