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J965 UPB

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,214 mi
Last recorded76,214 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ965 UPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 76,214 miles

engine under tray covering some components

Fail 20 Jun 2017 76,213 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper shock absorber gaiter split

engine under tray covering some components

Pass 4 Jul 2006 75,612 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Jun 2006 75,600 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

ADVISE off side rear wheel rim damage and tyre has a nail in it

Pass 20 Jun 2005 75,487 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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J965 UPB is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J965 UPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J965 UPB?

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What year was J965 UPB registered?

J965 UPB is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J965 UPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J965 UPB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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