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827 SPJ

1993 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,928 mi
Last recorded128,928 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class118,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration827 SPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2025 128,928 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 128,928 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 128,928 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 128,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 126,974 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 124,719 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 123,913 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 122,358 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 121,131 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 119,911 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 118,580 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 115,497 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 111,721 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 108,104 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 104,791 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 101,507 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 98,194 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 95,603 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 91,867 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 87,515 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 82,797 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?

Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
6,086
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
62,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,895
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,706
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,811
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827 SPJ is a 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 118,711 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz S-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 827 SPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz S-class typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 827 SPJ registered?

827 SPJ is a 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 4 October 1993.

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