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J555 LEM

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

92,017 mi
Last recorded92,017 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 LEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 92,017 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 92,007 miles

Exhaust centre section corroded

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 92,006 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust centre section corroded

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2024 91,995 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 91,963 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked /split and worn inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 91,834 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 91,606 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 91,590 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 91,589 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2016 91,566 miles

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

servo pipe broken repaired with tape

Pass 7 Jul 2015 91,410 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 91,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 90,838 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 90,708 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 90,445 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 90,445 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 90,343 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 88,389 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2009 86,300 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 81,815 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 80,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 75,578 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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J555 LEM is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J555 LEM, 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 J555 LEM registered?

J555 LEM is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 October 1991.

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