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J287 UOJ

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,654 mi
Last recorded42,654 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ287 UOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 42,654 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 42,497 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 42,082 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edges and perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 41,886 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING AND WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 41,886 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING AND WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 41,881 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front top mounts are noisey

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 41,709 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 41,524 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 41,524 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2018 40,550 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 38,124 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 35,320 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 31,186 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 31,170 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre at time of test.

Pass 18 Oct 2012 31,157 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 31,142 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 31,084 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 31,049 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 31,036 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 30,981 miles

n/s/r parking brake effort low n/s 173kgf,o/s 341kgf reccommend adjustment.

Pass 26 Oct 2006 30,967 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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J287 UOJ is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J287 UOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J287 UOJ registered?

J287 UOJ is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J287 UOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J287 UOJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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