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J79 ORT

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,859 mi
Last recorded67,859 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ79 ORT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 67,859 miles

exhaust corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Fail 8 Apr 2022 67,859 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

exhaust corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2012 67,336 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 63,051 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 60,214 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 57,923 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 57,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 54,997 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 51,688 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 51,688 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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J79 ORT is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J79 ORT, 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 J79 ORT registered?

J79 ORT is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 January 1992.

Is J79 ORT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J79 ORT shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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