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D2 JKC

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,429 mi
Last recorded101,429 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 JKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 101,429 miles

hand brake only just met pass requirements 16%

Fail 4 Mar 2013 101,411 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 101,393 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 100,711 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 99,666 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 98,331 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 98,277 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 92,612 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 86,224 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 86,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both raer tyres starting to crack

offside front tyre starting to crack

slight play in offside inner track rod end

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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D2 JKC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D2 JKC, 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 D2 JKC registered?

D2 JKC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 March 1990.

Is D2 JKC safe to buy?

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