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J294 MFH

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,700 mi
Last recorded108,700 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ294 MFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 108,700 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 106,797 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 106,797 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 105,196 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 104,315 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 102,945 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012
Pass 15 Jun 2011 95,879 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 95,879 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 91,825 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 91,814 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres have cracks between the treads

Pass 9 May 2008 86,888 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 86,638 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 85,550 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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J294 MFH is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J294 MFH, 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 J294 MFH registered?

J294 MFH is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 October 1991.

Is J294 MFH safe to buy?

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