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J628 XSF

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,024 mi
Last recorded78,024 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ628 XSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 78,024 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust outer skins deteriorating

Fail 1 Jul 2019 78,024 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust outer skins deteriorating

Pass 22 Aug 2015 77,873 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slightly lower braking effort to O/S Parking brake

Pass 3 May 2014 77,778 miles

All 4 corners; metal brake piupes lightly corroded

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slightly uneven O/S/F braking application

Pass 20 Oct 2012 77,128 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/R tyre slightly perrished

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slightly uneven front brake application {O/S}

Pass 4 Oct 2011 76,748 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 75,730 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 73,441 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 16 Jun 2009 73,355 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 72,913 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)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 71,045 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 63,036 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 XSF is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 J628 XSF, 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 XSF registered?

J628 XSF is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 August 1991.

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The MOT history for J628 XSF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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