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J300 SAB

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,552 mi
Last recorded115,552 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 SAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 115,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 115,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 114,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 113,847 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 113,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 112,225 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 112,224 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 111,509 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 110,763 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 109,577 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 107,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 105,933 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 20 Aug 2014 104,131 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 104,131 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 101,790 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 101,790 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 99,460 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 99,421 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 96,370 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 93,415 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 90,669 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 90,406 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 86,367 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 83,669 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 80,227 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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J300 SAB is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J300 SAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J300 SAB registered?

J300 SAB is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 September 1991.

Is J300 SAB safe to buy?

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