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J250 SEB

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,742 mi
Last recorded169,742 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ250 SEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2010 169,742 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 169,659 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 168,162 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2008 168,162 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 166,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 162,757 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 162,757 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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J250 SEB is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 J250 SEB, 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 J250 SEB registered?

J250 SEB is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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