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J777 ELY

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,416 mi
Last recorded74,416 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ777 ELY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 74,416 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 74,390 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 74,206 miles

Front suspension top mounts cracked

Nearside Front 225/55/16 tyre outer wall perished & worn

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front fog light not working

drivers window not working

travel on handbrake

Fail 27 Apr 2019 74,204 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall worn to cords 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension top mounts cracked

Nearside Front 225/55/16 tyre outer wall perished & worn

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front fog light not working

drivers window not working

travel on handbrake

Pass 11 Apr 2018 73,548 miles

Front suspension top mounts cracked

Nearside mirror glass missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust mount rubber missing

Pass 5 Apr 2017 72,650 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust mount rubber missing

Fail 23 Mar 2017 72,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 215/55/16 (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm old & cracked 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust mount rubber missing

Pass 23 Mar 2016 71,602 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 71,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 69,322 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 64,808 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 60,700 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 60,700 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J777 ELY is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J777 ELY, 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 J777 ELY registered?

J777 ELY is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 November 1991.

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