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JBC 690D

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,790 mi
Last recorded87,790 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBC 690D
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 87,790 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 87,341 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 86,567 miles

Centre exhaust rubbers missing but exhaust still secure

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outter edge

Fail 19 Jun 2017 86,567 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre exhaust rubbers missing but exhaust still secure

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 5 Jul 2013 85,731 miles

Oil leak

exhaust mounting broken

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Mar 2012 84,636 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 83,021 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 83,021 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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JBC 690D is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 79,304 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 JBC 690D, 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 37 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 JBC 690D?

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What year was JBC 690D registered?

JBC 690D is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 June 1989.

Is JBC 690D safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBC 690D shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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