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H127 JLB

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

22,978 mi
Last recorded22,978 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH127 JLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 22,978 miles

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

POWER STEERING PUMP NOISY

Fail 21 Mar 2022 22,978 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

POWER STEERING PUMP NOISY

Pass 25 Apr 2021 22,532 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 22,281 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 22,281 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 21,907 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 21,267 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 20,842 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 19,724 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 18,654 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 18,626 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 18,626 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 18,430 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 18,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 16,516 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 13,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 11,506 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 11,503 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 8,932 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

exhaust skin pealing

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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H127 JLB is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 85,052 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 H127 JLB, 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 35 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 H127 JLB registered?

H127 JLB is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 February 1991.

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