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J757 NLN

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

202,316 mi
Last recorded202,316 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ757 NLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 202,316 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 202,155 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 200,325 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear unknown fluid leak around jacking area

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

steering joints has slight play

Fail 1 Sep 2018 200,324 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear unknown fluid leak around jacking area

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

steering joints has slight play

Pass 15 Jun 2017 194,981 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 187,330 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 181,522 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 181,522 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 179,921 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 179,921 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 178,223 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 170,341 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 160,439 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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J757 NLN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 87,309 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 J757 NLN, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J757 NLN registered?

J757 NLN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J757 NLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J757 NLN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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