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J249 WOC

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

78,321 mi
Last recorded78,321 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ249 WOC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 78,321 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 77,913 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 77,722 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 76,552 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 76,049 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 75,700 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 75,268 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 74,056 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 72,397 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 71,560 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 70,634 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 68,978 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

EXHAUST FLANGE RUSTED BOLTS N/S REAR

Fail 24 Apr 2014 68,968 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

EXHAUST FLANGE RUSTED BOLTS N/S REAR

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 66,451 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust flange bolts rusted nearside rear

Pass 28 Apr 2012 65,308 miles

EXHAUST FLANGE BOLTS RUSTED N/S REAR

Fail 27 Apr 2012 65,308 miles

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

EXHAUST FLANGE BOLTS RUSTED N/S REAR

Pass 19 Apr 2011 63,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2010 62,632 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 61,582 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 59,971 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 59,971 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 58,553 miles

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

TYRES O/SREAR AND O/SFRONT SLIGHT PERISHING

Pass 19 Apr 2006 56,808 miles

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

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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J249 WOC is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 J249 WOC, 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 J249 WOC registered?

J249 WOC is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 November 1991.

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