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J289 CAO

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,023 mi
Last recorded101,023 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ289 CAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 101,023 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 100,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 100,229 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 99,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2014 98,630 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 97,505 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 96,965 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 96,965 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 94,581 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 92,087 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front flexi brake hoses and pipes have been greased

Pass 23 Jan 2009 88,678 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 85,341 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 18 Jan 2007 81,900 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 78,361 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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J289 CAO is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 J289 CAO, 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

How do I check the history of J289 CAO?

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What year was J289 CAO registered?

J289 CAO is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 January 1992.

Is J289 CAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J289 CAO shows 14 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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