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J685 CUU

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,810 mi
Last recorded124,810 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ685 CUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 124,810 miles

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))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 123,678 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 122,688 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 122,688 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 122,026 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 121,087 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 121,087 miles

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))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 119,201 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 117,712 miles

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.

Pass 22 Sep 2017 117,517 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 115,137 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 112,997 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Both (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 110,617 miles

advise exhaust system corroded

advise front brake discs corroded inside edge

Fail 2 Sep 2014 110,617 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 107,086 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 105,100 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 102,388 miles

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

advise fluid leak from steering box

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2010 98,170 miles

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 93,071 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 92,991 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 88,592 miles

advise brake discs corroded

advise exhaust corroded

advise poss slight fuel leak from metering unit

advise slight oil leak from steering box

Fail 11 Aug 2008 88,592 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 85,854 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 80,467 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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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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