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J19 ESS

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,796 mi
Last recorded109,796 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2007
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 ESS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2007 109,796 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 102,831 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 102,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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J19 ESS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 89,214 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 J19 ESS, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J19 ESS?

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What year was J19 ESS registered?

J19 ESS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 September 1994.

Is J19 ESS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J19 ESS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J19 ESS have outstanding finance?

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