CarVerify

Free Car Check

J222 JOO

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Brown Petrol 2960cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

54,500 mi
Last recorded54,500 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 JOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 54,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 54,383 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 54,382 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 53,625 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 52,725 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 52,265 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 51,381 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 50,727 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 50,135 miles

advise all brake pads worn low!

advise rusty brake pipes !

Fail 26 Feb 2011 50,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise all brake pads worn low!

advise rusty brake pipes !

Pass 25 Nov 2009 49,402 miles

advise all brake pads worn low!

Pass 12 Nov 2008 48,542 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 48,009 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 46,108 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres worn low on edges

Pass 16 Nov 2005 43,796 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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J222 JOO is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Brown with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 J222 JOO, 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 J222 JOO?

You can check the full history of J222 JOO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J222 JOO registered?

J222 JOO is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 June 1992.

Is J222 JOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J222 JOO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J222 JOO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J222 JOO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.