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JIJ 22

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

66,969 mi
Last recorded66,969 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIJ 22
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 66,969 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by wish bone (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 66,966 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 66,904 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe cover in under seal and grease (1.1.11 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 66,873 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 66,797 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 66,713 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 66,398 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 66,026 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 65,771 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 65,771 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2013 65,288 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 65,280 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 65,119 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 63,832 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 61,980 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 59,488 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 57,278 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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JIJ 22 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 89,214 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 JIJ 22, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JIJ 22 registered?

JIJ 22 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 April 1994.

Is JIJ 22 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIJ 22 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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