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J2 TWY

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,278 mi
Last recorded136,278 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 TWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 136,278 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off and rear (0.1 (a))

permissible play in front joints

under body corroded and all brake pipes are covered with under seal

Fail 26 Apr 2023 136,276 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture and leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off and rear (0.1 (a))

permissible play in front joints

under body corroded and all brake pipes are covered with under seal

Pass 30 Oct 2020 134,597 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 134,597 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 134,298 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 134,298 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2011 133,376 miles

rear windscreen cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2010 129,175 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2007 126,393 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 122,299 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 121,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 105,502 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

drivers roll bar fired up when parking car in car park

hrwscreen cracked

osr light unit broken

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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J2 TWY is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J2 TWY, 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 J2 TWY registered?

J2 TWY is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J2 TWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J2 TWY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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