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J140 EUM

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,103 mi
Last recorded83,103 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ140 EUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 83,103 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 82,532 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 82,530 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both sides of car (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car, inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 82,524 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 79,146 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 79,146 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 72,648 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 68,993 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)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 58,028 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 50,194 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 44,251 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 41,742 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 41,313 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 39,673 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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J140 EUM is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 J140 EUM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J140 EUM registered?

J140 EUM is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is J140 EUM safe to buy?

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