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C2 SJG

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,238 mi
Last recorded93,238 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 SJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 93,238 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 93,238 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 92,396 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 92,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced moisture inside headlamp (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 92,018 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 92,018 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 90,685 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTING RUBBERS STARTING TO CRACK

FRONT SHOCKABSORBER STRUT DUST COVERS DETERIORATED BOTH SIDES

STEERING DAMPER LEAKING AND WEAK

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 90,685 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTING RUBBERS STARTING TO CRACK

Exhaust system insecure EXHAUST REAR SECTION HANGING BRACKET BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

FRONT SHOCKABSORBER STRUT DUST COVERS DETERIORATED BOTH SIDES

STEERING DAMPER LEAKING AND WEAK

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 89,192 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 88,225 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2016 88,201 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box to centre box (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 87,403 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All front lower arm bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 87,403 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All front lower arm bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 87,084 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 86,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012
Fail 30 Aug 2012

Offside Front 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)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 85,672 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2011 85,003 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leaking from gearbox

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 84,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front lower arm is starting to show signs of corrision

Offside front tyre is starting to go out of shape

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Unable to check sills

Pass 29 Jul 2009 82,844 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 82,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 79,320 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 5 Jun 2007 73,318 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 67,317 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 67,302 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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C2 SJG is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 87,309 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 C2 SJG, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C2 SJG registered?

C2 SJG is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 August 1992.

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