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J398 CKS

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

69,982 mi
Last recorded69,982 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ398 CKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 69,982 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 68,595 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 68,694 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

entire exhaust corroded front transverse body stiffening bars corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2013 67,384 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 66,390 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 63,807 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 61,282 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

various suspension bushes slightly perished

Pass 22 Dec 2009 61,143 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 60,345 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 58,915 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 57,103 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 55,511 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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J398 CKS 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 91.7%.

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 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 J398 CKS, 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 J398 CKS registered?

J398 CKS is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 March 1992.

Is J398 CKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J398 CKS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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