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C4 JBJ

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,595 mi
Last recorded117,595 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 JBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 117,595 miles

nearside front tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 10 Sep 2010 117,595 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 117,595 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front/rear brake discs corroded

trans pipes leaking

Fail 21 Mar 2009 117,595 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front/rear brake discs corroded

trans pipes leaking

Pass 11 Feb 2008 117,204 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 115,312 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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C4 JBJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 C4 JBJ, 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 C4 JBJ registered?

C4 JBJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 June 1992.

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