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4 JAY

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,674 mi
Last recorded87,674 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 JAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 87,674 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 87,670 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 87,661 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 87,627 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 87,545 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 87,467 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 87,467 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2020 87,152 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 87,028 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 86,767 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 86,678 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 86,452 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 86,265 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 85,833 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wiper blade slow to cover the windscreen

Pass 20 Jul 2013 85,406 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 85,406 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 84,860 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 84,583 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 84,583 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

osf tyre starting to perish

Pass 12 Jul 2010 84,045 miles

play in steering arm idler bushes

unable to close bonnet

Pass 24 Jul 2009 83,017 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 81,866 miles

unable to carry out full testdue to sill covers and undertrays

Pass 16 Jul 2007 77,761 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 74,228 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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4 JAY is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 4 JAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 4 JAY?

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What year was 4 JAY registered?

4 JAY is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is 4 JAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4 JAY shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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