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J99 DDB

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,167 mi
Last recorded173,167 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 DDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 173,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system rusty

Fail 8 Jul 2021 173,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system rusty

Pass 17 May 2019 171,857 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 171,857 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 168,287 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 165,807 miles

Exhaust system has advanced corrossion

Offside front static brake pipes have advanced corrossion

Oil leak

Parking brake pedal has little reserve travel

Static suspension pipes have advanced corrossion

Pass 8 Sep 2015 162,430 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 157,020 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 154,112 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 151,038 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 150,986 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 145,031 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 143,299 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 142,148 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 139,312 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 138,311 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 135,472 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 129,740 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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J99 DDB is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J99 DDB, 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 J99 DDB registered?

J99 DDB is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 November 1991.

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