MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
283,654 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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J151 KAE is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 J151 KAE, 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 J151 KAE registered?
J151 KAE is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1991.
Is J151 KAE safe to buy?
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