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J127 NJT

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

215,989 mi
Last recorded215,989 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ127 NJT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 215,989 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 214,376 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underside of vehicle and suspension componants have been oil sprayed/underbody treated

Pass 11 Sep 2023 213,836 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes started to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension components staring to corrode

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 28 Sep 2022 212,073 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 211,715 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 210,997 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 210,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 210,166 miles

Exhaust centre section corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside slightly

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 210,168 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Boot floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust centre section corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside slightly

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 208,510 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on inside

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on inside

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 203,639 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 198,282 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 192,833 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak on the diff

Fail 12 Aug 2015 192,833 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyre valves cracking

brakefluid level low

oil leak on the diff

Pass 13 Aug 2014 189,047 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 184,482 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 177,272 miles

all four tyre on wear bars

Pass 17 Aug 2011 173,929 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 169,797 miles

windscreen cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2009 163,073 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 159,304 miles

nearside rear tyre worn inside edge

windscreen cracked and scratched

Pass 31 Jul 2007 153,141 miles

front tyres worn inside edge

Pass 8 Aug 2006 144,480 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 132,739 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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J127 NJT is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J127 NJT, 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 J127 NJT registered?

J127 NJT is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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