MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,270 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY WORN AND LIPPED
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
rear tyres feathering on inner edges
steering box slight play and misting of oil
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
front brake discs are badly worn and lipped
front bumper is damaged
light switch is worn
offside wing mirror is damaged
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs are badly worn and lipped
light switch is worn
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J597 JFM is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 J597 JFM, 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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J597 JFM is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1991.
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