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J100 DPG

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,240 mi
Last recorded81,240 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 DPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 81,240 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 78,992 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 77,733 miles

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 77,733 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 76,712 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 74,714 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Rear shock absorber rubber dust covers perished

Fail 25 Jun 2016 74,637 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Rear shock absorber rubber dust covers perished

Pass 2 Jul 2015 72,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 Jul 2014 71,209 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 71,203 miles

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 70,794 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 69,348 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear windows have become opaque

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 68,005 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2009 65,918 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 63,392 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 61,923 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 55,327 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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J100 DPG is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 J100 DPG, 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 J100 DPG registered?

J100 DPG is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 August 1991.

Is J100 DPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J100 DPG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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