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J831 NPR

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

178,036 mi
Last recorded178,036 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2009
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ831 NPR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2009 178,036 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front flexi hoses perished

Pass 10 Aug 2009 178,036 miles

front flexi hoses perished

Pass 23 Aug 2008 164,121 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 164,121 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 152,726 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 152,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 135,560 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 135,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

acceptable damage to front and rear No plates

engine oil leaks noted

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

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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J831 NPR is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J831 NPR, 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 J831 NPR registered?

J831 NPR is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 November 1991.

Is J831 NPR safe to buy?

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