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JDS 1N

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

122,408 mi
Last recorded122,408 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDS 1N
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 122,408 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 122,064 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 121,644 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 121,323 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 120,979 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 120,858 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 120,395 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 120,043 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 119,802 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 119,178 miles

O/side front shock absorber dust cover loose

Pass 23 Apr 2015 118,211 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 118,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nsr tyre craking.

Pass 31 Mar 2014 117,674 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 117,555 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 116,835 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 115,919 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 115,919 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 115,240 miles

Metal brake pipe to n/s/r brake flex hose as been repaired with a compression joint! made up of two parts..not happy with repair but outside fail criteria. advise replacement of pipe....

Fail 2 Jul 2009 115,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Metal brake pipe to n/s/r brake flex hose as been repaired with a compression joint! made up of two parts..not happy with repair but outside fail criteria. advise replacement of pipe....

Pass 13 May 2008 114,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 113,345 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 112,068 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 112,063 miles

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

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

very slight play in both front wheel bearings

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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JDS 1N is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 88,757 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 JDS 1N, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JDS 1N registered?

JDS 1N is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 August 1990.

Is JDS 1N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JDS 1N shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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