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N986 JLU

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Brown Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,042 mi
Last recorded56,042 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN986 JLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 56,042 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Feb 2010 55,335 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s/f tyre outer wall not in good condition

Pass 20 Feb 2010 55,335 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre outer wall not in good condition

Pass 21 Feb 2009 54,673 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 54,094 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 52,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 52,183 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 50,980 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 50,980 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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N986 JLU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Brown with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N986 JLU, 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 N986 JLU registered?

N986 JLU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is N986 JLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N986 JLU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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