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J1 PKV

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,635 mi
Last recorded44,635 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 PKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2026 44,635 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 44,369 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 44,029 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both ends (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 43,842 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 43,598 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

fuel seal cracked

Pass 7 Oct 2021 43,433 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both ball joint covers on centre drag link (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded surface rust (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded surface rust (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded surface rust (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded surface rust (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front and rear suspenion arms and components has surface rust

Pass 21 Aug 2020 43,263 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 43,027 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 42,960 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 42,628 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2016 42,619 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 42,448 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 42,362 miles

N/S Rear tyre - poor condition.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 41,936 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 40,085 miles

N/S Rear tyre in poor condition.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 39,425 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 38,940 miles

N/S Rear tyre cracked on outer edge.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 37,884 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 36,829 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 36,419 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 36,268 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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J1 PKV is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J1 PKV, 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 J1 PKV registered?

J1 PKV is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 September 1991.

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