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J528 JMC

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,821 mi
Last recorded83,821 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ528 JMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 83,821 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 81,693 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 81,615 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 81,614 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 81,439 miles

exhaust corroided

Pass 10 Apr 2015 79,130 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 79,129 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 77,451 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 21 Mar 2013 75,586 miles

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

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

intermediate exhaust support broken

Fail 20 Mar 2013 75,584 miles

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

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

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

intermediate exhaust support broken

Pass 16 Apr 2012 74,239 miles

Exhaust rear sections corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 71,144 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 67,992 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 65,007 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 63,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 57,726 miles

both front and offside rear tyres

centre and rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 29 Mar 2006 54,135 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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J528 JMC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J528 JMC, 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 J528 JMC registered?

J528 JMC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 May 1992.

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