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5880 PJ

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

96,025 mi
Last recorded96,025 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5880 PJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 96,025 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 95,770 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 95,588 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 95,390 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 95,385 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2021 95,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2019 95,367 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 95,199 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 94,616 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 93,246 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 92,735 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 91,998 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 90,864 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 90,422 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 90,405 miles

advise rear exhaust bolts corroaded

Pass 19 Jun 2010 90,105 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 89,622 miles

Front wiper smears slightly

Rear brake pads appear low

Rear brake pipe ferruls & fuel lines heavily corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2008 87,248 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 86,881 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake ferrule corrioed

brake fluid low

o/s/r tyre perrished

rear brake pads low

Pass 5 Mar 2007 83,111 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 83,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 80,170 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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5880 PJ is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 5880 PJ, 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 5880 PJ registered?

5880 PJ is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 October 1993.

Is 5880 PJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5880 PJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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