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J30 OSL

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

114,257 mi
Last recorded114,257 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 OSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 114,257 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 113,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 113,795 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 113,556 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 113,397 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 113,101 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 112,403 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking around outer edge of tread just meeting MOT criteria at this time

Fail 19 Jul 2013 112,399 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

o/s/r tyre cracking around outer edge of tread just meeting MOT criteria at this time

Pass 30 Mar 2012 111,174 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 108,474 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 108,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 106,061 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 31 Mar 2009 102,247 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 98,311 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 98,311 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 94,107 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 89,186 miles

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

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

oil leak

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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J30 OSL is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J30 OSL, 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 J30 OSL registered?

J30 OSL is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 August 1991.

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