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J312 JWP

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,824 mi
Last recorded130,824 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ312 JWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 130,824 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 129,675 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 77,350 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 76,517 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 75,538 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 JWP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 J312 JWP, 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 J312 JWP registered?

J312 JWP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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