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J121 EOU

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,173 mi
Last recorded58,173 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ121 EOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2026 58,173 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 57,789 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 56,889 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 56,389 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 55,383 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 54,207 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 53,445 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 52,615 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 51,705 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 50,591 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 47,479 miles

all metal brake pipe rusty

exhaust system very rusty

Pass 28 Sep 2010 46,629 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 43,431 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 41,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 39,555 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 37,603 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 36,902 miles

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

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

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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J121 EOU is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J121 EOU, 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 J121 EOU?

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What year was J121 EOU registered?

J121 EOU is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J121 EOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J121 EOU shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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