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J482 RPE

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,606 mi
Last recorded103,606 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ482 RPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 103,606 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 103,261 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 102,973 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 102,107 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

tyres slightly perished

Fail 19 Oct 2018 102,100 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component fouling and steering adversely affected Steering box arm fouling on exhaust, moving whole engine across to nearside (2.1.5 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box to idler arm on nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box has a slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

Tyres perishing

Pass 23 May 2017 10,096 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 16 May 2016 100,284 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 98,811 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 May 2015 98,811 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 98,431 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 98,024 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 96,603 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 92,789 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 92,787 miles

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 92,670 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

advise rear suspension pipes corroded

oil leaks around rear suspension and front suspension unit

slight leak from n/s exhaust down pipe

Fail 20 Oct 2009 92,670 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

advise rear suspension pipes corroded

oil leaks around rear suspension and front suspension unit

Pass 24 Oct 2008 91,759 miles

Hydraulic fluid reservior below min.

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 91,759 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Hydraulic fluid reservior below min.

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 90,028 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 90,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 88,499 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 88,499 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 86,842 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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J482 RPE is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 J482 RPE, 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 J482 RPE registered?

J482 RPE is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 November 1991.

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The MOT history for J482 RPE shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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