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J30 OSH

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,441 mi
Last recorded184,441 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 OSH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2013 184,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 184,424 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 179,882 miles

exhaust rear box on last skin

Fail 9 Jan 2012 179,871 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust rear box on last skin

Pass 4 Jan 2011 172,442 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 172,442 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 163,758 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise offside rear brake pipe

advise rear no plate

advise slight lift in nearside & offside front bottom ball joints

Fail 8 Jan 2010 163,758 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise offside rear brake pipe

advise rear no plate

advise slight lift in nearside & offside front bottom ball joints

Pass 16 Jan 2009 153,224 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 142,528 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 126,621 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 114,682 miles

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

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J30 OSH is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J30 OSH, 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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J30 OSH is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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