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J300 NAG

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,260 mi
Last recorded130,260 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 NAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 130,260 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 127,348 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 May 2015 124,801 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 122,113 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 119,191 miles

advise oil leak on diff assy

advise slight corrsion on n/s/r fuel pipe

Fail 15 Apr 2013 119,191 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise oil leak on diff assy

advise slight corrsion on n/s/r fuel pipe

Pass 19 Apr 2012 116,066 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2011 112,970 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 107,178 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 107,175 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 106,294 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 106,294 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 106,289 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 105,064 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all rear suspension bushes poor

Pass 11 Aug 2006 103,632 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 103,632 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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J300 NAG is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 J300 NAG, 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.

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What year was J300 NAG registered?

J300 NAG is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 January 1992.

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