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H522 JDE

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,124 mi
Last recorded128,124 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH522 JDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 128,124 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 127,916 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 126,398 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear tyers + n\s\f tyer deteriorated

Fail 21 Sep 2009 126,398 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear tyers + n\s\f tyer deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2008 124,170 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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

inbalance on front brakes 25% on limit

several open pipes around car possible mod to suspension plus wires hanging loose o\s\f no leaks

Fail 8 May 2008 124,169 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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

inbalance on front brakes 25% on limit

several open pipes around car possible mod to suspension plus wires hanging loose o\s\f no leaks

Pass 15 May 2006 121,960 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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H522 JDE is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H522 JDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H522 JDE?

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What year was H522 JDE registered?

H522 JDE is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H522 JDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H522 JDE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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