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J923 SJO

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,905 mi
Last recorded41,905 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ923 SJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 41,905 miles

under cover tray fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2018 40,548 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer exhaust box skin outer slight coroded

general corrostion surface under neath

under cover tray /sills/engine /fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2017 39,229 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)

Front suspension components corroded

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

rear diff leaking

under vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2016 38,990 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge / deteriorated/cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge / deteriorated/cracking (4.1.E.1)

engine cover / undertray fitted

exhaust corroded front to rear

Pass 4 Aug 2015 38,809 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre deteriorated/cracking

o/s/r tyre deteriorated/cracking

Fail 14 Aug 2014 38,444 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 38,444 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 37,767 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 36,320 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 32,490 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 26,198 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 20,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 20,661 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 15,993 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 10,742 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 5,323 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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J923 SJO is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 J923 SJO, 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 J923 SJO registered?

J923 SJO is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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