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2222 J

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,118 mi
Last recorded42,118 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2222 J
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2025 42,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 41,869 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 41,376 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 41,269 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 40,274 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 40,004 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 39,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2006 37,677 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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2222 J is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 92,344 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 2222 J, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 2222 J registered?

2222 J is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is 2222 J safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2222 J shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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