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J590 BAL

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

166,348 mi
Last recorded166,348 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ590 BAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 166,348 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 166,343 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall deep cut no cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 161,731 miles

undertrays and covers over door sills

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre cut in side wall

Pass 22 Oct 2015 157,132 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 152,058 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 148,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condition of rear exhaust to centre box

nearside front outer side wall damaged no cords expossed

wipers only working on fast setting

Pass 24 Oct 2012 144,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil low

silencer box starting to deteriorate

under trays/covers over door sills

Pass 24 Oct 2011 140,003 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condition of front and rear number plates

engine oil low

under trays fitted/covers over door sills

Pass 29 Oct 2010 135,733 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condiction of front vrear number plate

under trays fitter /covers over door sills

Pass 28 Oct 2009 132,841 miles

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

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

condition of both number plates

covers over door sills

engine oil on low mark

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2008 128,263 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condiction of number plates

damage to nearside door

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2007 123,694 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers over door sills

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2006 120,983 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic covers over door sills

under trays fitted

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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J590 BAL is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 J590 BAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J590 BAL registered?

J590 BAL is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J590 BAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J590 BAL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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