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J28 CPU

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

89,290 mi
Last recorded89,290 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 CPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 89,290 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 88,290 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 87,159 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 81,031 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre deteriorated ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2016 80,410 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 78,730 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 77,590 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 76,594 miles

under body corroded throughout

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust poor throughout

most components corroded

only one front fog light working

Fail 23 May 2013 76,594 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust poor throughout

most components corroded

only one front fog light working

under body corroded throughout

Pass 31 Jan 2012 74,672 miles

slight powersteering oil leak,slight play in n/s steering idler pivot bush.

Pass 10 Feb 2011 70,922 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 70,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 68,899 miles

wiper blade slightly smeary,n/s/f fog light not working,brake fluid level low,slight powersteering oil leak,slight wear in o/s inner track rod end,both rear tyres wearing low.

Pass 9 Feb 2009 65,751 miles

slight imbalance to front footbrake readings.

Pass 15 Feb 2008 65,528 miles

washer jets incorrectly adjusted,exhaust heat sheilds in poor condition,slight blow from rear exhaust silencer,front tyres wearing low.

Pass 30 Jan 2007 61,881 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Feb 2006 52,645 miles

both rear flexy brake hose ferrules corroded

deep cut/split in nearside rear tyre tread

slight damage to nearside front tyre inner side wall

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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J28 CPU is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 J28 CPU, 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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J28 CPU is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 September 1991.

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