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J305 HGF

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,221 mi
Last recorded89,221 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ305 HGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 89,221 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear and offside rear tyres age related cracking in tread

Pass 3 Aug 2012 86,255 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 83,072 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear and offside rear tyres slight cracking on edges

Pass 26 Jul 2010 79,121 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 77,018 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 77,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 63,415 miles

front brake discs rusty around edges

nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 13 Oct 2006 62,873 miles

nearside rear tyre bold on edge

Fail 13 Oct 2006 62,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear tyre bold on edge

Pass 27 Aug 2005 56,907 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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J305 HGF is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 J305 HGF, 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 J305 HGF registered?

J305 HGF is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J305 HGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J305 HGF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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