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J245 WJW

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Multi-colour Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,952 mi
Last recorded94,952 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ245 WJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 94,952 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 94,952 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 94,936 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 94,927 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 93,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2011 94,635 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 94,626 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 89,756 miles

drive train noisey. suspect slightly worn differential bearings

n/s/r shock absorber clonking when in use .No adverse effect in its operation

Pass 30 Apr 2009 84,577 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 84,577 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 83,040 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 78,250 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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J245 WJW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Multi-colour with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J245 WJW, 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 J245 WJW registered?

J245 WJW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 June 1992.

Is J245 WJW safe to buy?

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