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Exhaust system becoming weak and corroded in parts
Fuel pipes becoming weak and corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Becoming weak and corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Becoming weak and corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Becoming weak and corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Becoming weak and corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear under body vehicle structure showing corrosion in parts
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Both rear drive shaft seals have a slight leak.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Transmission oil cooler pipes corroded.
Whole exhaust system corroded.
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Both (2.5.B.1a)
advise exhaust system corroded
advise front brake discs corroded inside edge
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
advise exhaust system corroded
advise front brake discs corroded inside edge
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
advise fluid leak from steering box
n/s/f brake pipe corroded
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
advise brake discs corroded
advise exhaust corroded
advise poss slight fuel leak from metering unit
advise slight oil leak from steering box
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
advise brake discs corroded on inside edge
advise engine missfire/poss slight fuel leak
advise exhaust corroded
advise n/s/f damper damp
advise slight play in front wheel beaarings
advise steering box leak
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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J685 CUU is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 J685 CUU, 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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J685 CUU is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1991.
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