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J141 WUK

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,879 mi
Last recorded118,879 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ141 WUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2025 118,879 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering idler (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play steering joints slight play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 118,808 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible pipes corroded or under-sealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 118,808 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated release leaver broken (1.1.6 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel due to burst pipe (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel due to burst pipe (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible pipes corroded or under-sealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 118,708 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 118,297 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 117,623 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 117,146 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 117,144 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front jacking point area corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 116,576 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 116,576 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam x2 (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 115,560 miles

steering box damp

Pass 4 Apr 2016 114,594 miles

Advise both front to rear metal brake pipes are heavily undersealed

Fail 4 Apr 2016 114,594 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Advise both front to rear metal brake pipes are heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Apr 2015 111,735 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 111,669 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 111,538 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 108,798 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 108,797 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake stationary pin locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 101,241 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 98,281 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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J141 WUK is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 J141 WUK, 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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J141 WUK is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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