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M522 JPL

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,771 mi
Last recorded112,771 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM522 JPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 112,771 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged Both rears (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 112,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 May 2022 112,268 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 111,892 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 111,439 miles

n/s/front iindicator slight damage

Fail 6 May 2020 111,437 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/front iindicator slight damage

Pass 7 Mar 2019 110,187 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 110,187 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 107,432 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 103,892 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 102,356 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 101,796 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 100,836 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 99,222 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 98,609 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 97,694 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2007 97,259 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2006 96,639 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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M522 JPL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M522 JPL, 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 M522 JPL registered?

M522 JPL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 November 1994.

Is M522 JPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M522 JPL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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