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K862 JHL

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,782 mi
Last recorded111,782 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK862 JHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 111,782 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded offside+nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front component build up corrosion

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 111,300 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 110,813 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 110,753 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 110,475 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 109,536 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 109,194 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 109,194 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 109,102 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 106,653 miles

slight play in steering box

Fail 25 Jun 2012 106,653 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

slight play in steering box

Pass 5 Nov 2011 105,049 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 102,300 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 100,084 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 98,061 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2008 97,891 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Nov 2007 95,103 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2006 93,283 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 93,283 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 89,494 miles

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

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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K862 JHL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 K862 JHL, 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.

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What year was K862 JHL registered?

K862 JHL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 November 1992.

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