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J405 AUJ

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,437 mi
Last recorded78,437 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ405 AUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 78,437 miles

Both headlamps have masks on them to deflect the beam to UK standard

Fail 3 Jan 2019 78,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 78,434 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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J405 AUJ is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J405 AUJ, 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 J405 AUJ registered?

J405 AUJ is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 August 1991.

Is J405 AUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J405 AUJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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