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J628 EHD

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,841 mi
Last recorded152,841 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ628 EHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 152,841 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 152,841 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 152,102 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 152,102 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 149,210 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 145,459 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 143,221 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 142,502 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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J628 EHD is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J628 EHD, 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 J628 EHD registered?

J628 EHD is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J628 EHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J628 EHD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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