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JAZ 5775

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,874 mi
Last recorded90,874 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAZ 5775
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 90,874 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine area - suspect rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 88,446 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH N/S AND O/S COVERD IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin GETTING LOW APPROX 4 TO 5 MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH N/S AND O/S COVERD IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 84,961 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH N/S AND O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH N/S AND O/S APPROX 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH N/S AND O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 79,414 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Leaving marks on screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes & fuel lines at rear corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 79,414 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Leaving marks on screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes & fuel lines at rear corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 74,855 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 73,542 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 72,906 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 71,903 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 70,460 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 69,610 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 68,694 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 67,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 May 2015 67,272 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2014 66,054 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 64,359 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 62,635 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 May 2012 62,635 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 61,032 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 May 2011 60,900 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 May 2010 58,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2009 56,156 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 56,153 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 May 2008 550,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2007 53,470 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 51,507 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 51,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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JAZ 5775 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JAZ 5775, 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 JAZ 5775 registered?

JAZ 5775 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 February 1993.

Is JAZ 5775 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAZ 5775 shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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