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J312 CSA

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,596 mi
Last recorded56,596 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ312 CSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 56,596 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 56,596 miles

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

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

ignition sticky

Pass 14 May 2013 55,512 miles

Aux belt cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2012 54,952 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 53,747 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 53,747 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 May 2010 52,372 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 52,134 miles

wipers not switching off

Pass 20 Jun 2007 50,069 miles

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

o\s and n\s front hoses metal ends poor

Fail 18 Jun 2007 50,069 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 49,704 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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J312 CSA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J312 CSA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J312 CSA?

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What year was J312 CSA registered?

J312 CSA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J312 CSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J312 CSA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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