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2091 JH

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,112 mi
Last recorded29,112 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2091 JH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 29,112 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 27,408 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 26,612 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 25,688 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 25,536 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both front have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2019 25,254 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 24,192 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 23,721 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

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

Oil leak on engine

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 22,776 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules VARIOUS (3.6.B.4e)

Items removed from screen prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Undertrays fitted

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 22,776 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules VARIOUS (3.6.B.4e)

Items removed from screen prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Undertrays fitted

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 22,758 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 21,750 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 20,143 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 20,083 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 19,994 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2007 18,974 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2007 18,974 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2006 18,184 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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2091 JH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 79,403 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 2091 JH, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 2091 JH registered?

2091 JH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 February 1997.

Is 2091 JH safe to buy?

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