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J900 EJS

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,280 mi
Last recorded37,280 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ900 EJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 37,280 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 36,413 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 35,688 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 34,488 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 32,825 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 31,419 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 29,815 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 29,314 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 28,970 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 28,660 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 28,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front discs inner slight corroded

rear discs slight corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2011 28,647 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 28,254 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 28,254 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, 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)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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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J900 EJS is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J900 EJS, 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 J900 EJS registered?

J900 EJS is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J900 EJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J900 EJS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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