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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))
Fog lamp switch stiff.
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber boot deteriorated.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Worn/splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorber boot deteriorated.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very worn. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Worn/splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Jacking point rubber missing.
Underbody and suspension components covered in underseal.
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber boot deteriorated.
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber top mount splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber boot deteriorated.
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber top mount splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Jacking point rubber missing.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission Cooler/pipe, undertray obscuring view. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber boot deteriorated.
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber top mount splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber boot deteriorated.
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber top mount splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Jacking point rubber missing.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust system corroded
Vehicle chassis corroded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted both front and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))
exhaust corroded and slight blow
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both scrubbed off on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both scrubbing outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)
Front both tyres scrubbed on inner edges
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front both tyres scrubbed on inner edges
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
Front Both tyres scrubbing inner edges
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear & center exhaust corroded slight blow
both front tyres scrubbed outer edges
rear and center exhaust corroded slight blowing
both front tyres scrubbing inner edges
rear and center exhaust corroded and slight blow
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front tyres feathering inner edges
rear exhaust corroded and slight blow
both front tyres feathering inner edges
rear exhaust corroded and slight blow
both front tyres scrubbing/feathering inner edges
rear exhaust box corroded & tailpipe
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust coroded
n/s side repeater slightly discoloured
n/s/f inner track rod end has slight play
o/s/f metal brake pipe slightly coroded
slight oil leak on engine
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
exhaust coroded
n/s side repeater slightly discoloured
n/s/f inner track rod end has slight play
o/s/f metal brake pipe slightly coroded
slight oil leak on engine
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
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J50 USL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 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 J50 USL, 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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J50 USL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 January 1992.
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