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J191 WRD

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,138 mi
Last recorded105,138 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ191 WRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 105,138 miles

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

slight drag on offside rear brake

Fail 17 Mar 2015 105,138 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight drag on offside rear brake

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 105,124 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 104,217 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 104,208 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 25 May 2010 103,093 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 101,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 101,734 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 May 2008 101,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 99,114 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 May 2007 98,925 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 91,922 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 91,922 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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J191 WRD is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 J191 WRD, 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.

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What year was J191 WRD registered?

J191 WRD is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 March 1992.

Is J191 WRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J191 WRD shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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