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G22 JPB

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,856 mi
Last recorded96,856 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG22 JPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 96,856 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

front suspension noisy when turning

front wishbone bushes deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2025 96,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension noisy when turning

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

exhausted deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2023 95,461 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 95,362 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 95,119 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 94,812 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2019 94,812 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2018 94,631 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 94,072 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 92,726 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 92,122 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 92,108 miles

Front pads low

Rear silencer corroded

Slight corrosion to f-r pipe

front pad light on

Pass 1 Aug 2008 91,562 miles

all coil springs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

slight corrosion on all brake and suspension pipes

slight leak from pipe close to rear axel

slight leak from unit on nsf under side

tyre readings osf 6mm nsf 7mm osr 5mm nsr 5mm

Pass 14 Aug 2007 90,611 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 90,115 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 90,115 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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G22 JPB is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 88,757 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 G22 JPB, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G22 JPB?

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What year was G22 JPB registered?

G22 JPB is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 May 1990.

Is G22 JPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G22 JPB shows 16 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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