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J107 JWV

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,130 mi
Last recorded157,130 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ107 JWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 157,130 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 157,130 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (body filler) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2021 154,539 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 149,814 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside steering rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 149,738 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside steering rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 144,023 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front & rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust centre and rear silencer skins deteriorating

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 139,071 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2016 134,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

Pass 9 May 2015 129,650 miles

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

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

all four brake hoses slightly deteriorated

both front side repeaters slightly discoloured

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 May 2014 124,069 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 119,048 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 118,163 miles

Cuts in nearside front and rear outer tyre walls

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 118,103 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

corrosion starting in near side floor

cuts in near side front outer tyre wall

cuts in near side rear outer tyre wall

exhaust in poor condition

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2012 118,070 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion starting in near side floor

cuts in near side front outer tyre wall

cuts in near side rear outer tyre wall

exhaust in poor condition

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2011 114,700 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Perishing

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 111,127 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

heavy damage to n/s front tyre side wall

washers poor

wipers poor

Pass 30 Apr 2009 107,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

different sized tyres fitted front to rear

plastic outer cover sills fitted

windscreen washers weak

Fail 29 Apr 2009 107,924 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

different sized tyres fitted front to rear

plastic outer cover sills fitted

windscreen washers weak

Pass 18 Mar 2008 103,855 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2007 100,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/f indicator lens broken † †plastic seal covers fitted † †fuel lines corroded † †rear metal pipe slightly corroded † †rear tyre low egdes † †different size fitted front and rear tyres

o/s/f tyre inner side wall badly cut † †play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Mar 2006 94,869 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 94,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

all tyres wearing on inner edges{close to exposing cords}

plastic outer cover sills fitted

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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J107 JWV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 J107 JWV, 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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J107 JWV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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