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J103 DYR

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,095 mi
Last recorded116,095 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ103 DYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 116,095 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight Damage To Rear Bumper.Slight Oil Leak From Rear Axle.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 113,784 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

P.A.S Box damp

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 107,357 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 96,754 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake fluid contaminated

Pass 6 Aug 2007 96,754 miles

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

brake fluid contaminated

Pass 20 Sep 2006

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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J103 DYR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 87,309 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 J103 DYR, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J103 DYR registered?

J103 DYR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J103 DYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J103 DYR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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