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J111 AHA

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

21,028 mi
Last recorded21,028 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 AHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 21,028 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 20,936 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 20,747 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 20,541 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 19,755 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 19,651 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 19,399 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 19,398 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 18,963 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 18,661 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 18,460 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 18,274 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 18,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 17,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front, offside front and offside rear tyres deteriorated (where tread meets sidewall)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 15,692 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 14,619 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 13,814 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2010 13,280 miles

front no plate damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2009 12,988 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 12,515 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 12,061 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 11,743 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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J111 AHA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 J111 AHA, 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

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What year was J111 AHA registered?

J111 AHA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 January 1992.

Is J111 AHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J111 AHA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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