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4 BJ

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,432 mi
Last recorded21,432 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 BJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2026 21,432 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 21,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, also out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair also brake pedal slightly spongy (1.2.1 (c))

general corrosion to underside components.

Pass 31 May 2023 20,758 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 20,968 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 20,623 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 20,578 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 20,573 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 18,212 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 17,804 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 17,776 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 17,526 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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4 BJ is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 4 BJ, 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 4 BJ registered?

4 BJ is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 September 1993.

Is 4 BJ safe to buy?

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