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J980 NKO

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,851 mi
Last recorded151,851 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ980 NKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 151,851 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 151,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 147,950 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 147,010 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 140,402 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 140,402 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 132,119 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 123,924 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 118,991 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

cut in tread area of offside rear tyre

nearside of boot floor corroded

offside rear disc corroding

Pass 19 Apr 2006 107,810 miles

condensation to osf,nsf indicator

nsf tyre wearing on outside edge

osf,nsf wheel bearings very slight play

rear brake discs starting to pitt

stonechips to windscreen

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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J980 NKO is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J980 NKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J980 NKO registered?

J980 NKO is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 April 1992.

Is J980 NKO safe to buy?

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