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J554 RNC

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,427 mi
Last recorded84,427 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ554 RNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 84,427 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 84,107 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered water resistant product (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 83,091 miles

Both front tyre valves are perishing

Pass 17 Jul 2017 82,166 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 82,166 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 82,166 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 66,121 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 59,448 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 57,648 miles

Front number plate cracked and rear diff weeping oil

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 56,975 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 55,971 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2010 54,770 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 53,943 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 53,943 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 53,139 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 53,139 miles

Inner Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 51,820 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2006 50,128 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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J554 RNC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J554 RNC, 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 J554 RNC registered?

J554 RNC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 March 1992.

Is J554 RNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J554 RNC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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