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J160 DYR

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

82,788 mi
Last recorded82,788 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ160 DYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 82,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 82,293 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 82,293 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 82,255 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 80,556 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 80,556 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 76,658 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 74,653 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 68,864 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 61,585 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 55,530 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 51,286 miles

Nearside Front PERISHED BUT NO CORD EXPOSED

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play STEERING IDLER (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS CUT NOT EXPOSING CORD

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED NO CORD EXPOSED

Fail 3 Apr 2017 51,286 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front PERISHED BUT NO CORD EXPOSED

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play STEERING IDLER (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS CUT NOT EXPOSING CORD

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED NO CORD EXPOSED

Pass 22 Feb 2016 50,279 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 49,322 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 49,273 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 49,029 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 48,849 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 48,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 47,588 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 47,588 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 47,418 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 47,022 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 46,029 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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J160 DYR is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 J160 DYR, 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 J160 DYR registered?

J160 DYR is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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