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J257 WOC

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

62,170 mi
Last recorded62,170 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ257 WOC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 62,170 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 61,986 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 61,710 miles

all four road tyres starting to age also slight cracking with age

Fail 10 Feb 2021 61,710 miles

Front Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

all four road tyres starting to age also slight cracking with age

front and rear brake discs rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2019 61,630 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 61,630 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 61,435 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 61,083 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 61,083 miles

Central Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt STEERING ARM GATTERS X 2 (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 60,428 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 58,964 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 58,964 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 58,846 miles

o/s repeater lens missing

Pass 17 Apr 2013 58,677 miles

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on brake hose ends

offside repeater outer lens missing

Pass 10 Apr 2012 58,076 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 57,158 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 56,680 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 55,485 miles

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

Offside and nearside rear brake hose Ferrules slightly rusty.

Pass 9 May 2007 50,716 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 48,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 48,608 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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J257 WOC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 J257 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J257 WOC registered?

J257 WOC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J257 WOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J257 WOC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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