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C4 JGB

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,501 mi
Last recorded133,501 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 JGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 133,501 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 133,473 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 132,541 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 132,392 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 132,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 130,578 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 130,314 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 127,478 miles

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

near side rear tyre has a split but not to cords

Pass 23 Jul 2009 123,777 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 123,693 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 119,510 miles

1 slight corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Fail 5 Jun 2008 119,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

1 slight corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 8 Sep 2006 111,999 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 111,995 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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 JGB is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 88,757 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 C4 JGB, 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 36 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 C4 JGB registered?

C4 JGB is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 August 1990.

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