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J220 MJL

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,772 mi
Last recorded99,772 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ220 MJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 99,772 miles

Central exhaust rubber centre mounting perished & about to split

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside steering mechanism support idler has play

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative tell tell lamp to right hand side off speedo head functioned of an intermittent nature. (4.9.1 (a) (i))

fuel lines at fuel pump corroded

little reserve travel at secondary parking foot brake

metal exhaust support at gearbox fractured

Fail 4 Oct 2023 99,772 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central exhaust rubber centre mounting perished & about to split

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside steering mechanism support idler has play

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative tell tell lamp to right hand side off speedo head functioned of an intermittent nature. (4.9.1 (a) (i))

fuel lines at fuel pump corroded

little reserve travel at secondary parking foot brake

metal exhaust support at gearbox fractured

Pass 15 Sep 2021 99,753 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 99,043 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 98,213 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 97,414 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 97,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 96,811 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 96,624 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 93,380 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 90,055 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight uneven rise on rear brakes

Pass 5 Jul 2013 86,388 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front shocker top mounts splitting

Fail 5 Jul 2013 86,338 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front shocker top mounts splitting

Pass 30 Jul 2012 81,594 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 81,351 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 81,322 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 81,322 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 80,947 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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J220 MJL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 J220 MJL, 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.

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What year was J220 MJL registered?

J220 MJL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 March 1992.

Is J220 MJL safe to buy?

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