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BJS 45

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

44,509 mi
Last recorded44,509 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJS 45
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 44,509 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 44,503 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge.

Oil leak from rear differential.

Pass 30 Mar 2023 44,501 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 44,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Very slight from rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Very slight. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 44,363 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre (Repairable) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 44,185 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 43,930 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 43,596 miles

Light oil leak from rear differential seal.

Pass 30 Nov 2016 43,153 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 42,462 miles

Oil leak from rear differential.

Pass 11 Dec 2014 41,933 miles

Approx 6,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Pass 17 Dec 2013 41,521 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 41,075 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 40,603 miles

Slight coolant leak from coolant expansion bottle.

Pass 4 Jan 2011 40,035 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 39,235 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 38,304 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 37,133 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 36,252 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 21 Dec 2005 34,860 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 34,860 miles

Nearside Front 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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BJS 45 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 85,052 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 BJS 45, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJS 45 registered?

BJS 45 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 January 1991.

Is BJS 45 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJS 45 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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