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J500 DOK

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

11,393 mi
Last recorded11,393 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 DOK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 11,393 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 11,317 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 10,080 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 9,706 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 9,507 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 8,416 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 6,842 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 2,906 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 20,499 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 20,499 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 20,499 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 20,499 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 20,499 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2006

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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J500 DOK is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 J500 DOK, 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 J500 DOK registered?

J500 DOK is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J500 DOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J500 DOK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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