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J232 DYR

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

27,756 mi
Last recorded27,756 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ232 DYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 27,756 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 27,722 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 26,993 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 26,149 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 26,149 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 24,065 miles

both front to rear brake pipes rear sections starting to corrode

front anti roll bar outer bushes worn

Pass 28 Jun 2013 22,611 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 22,611 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/r brake /parking sticking slighty

Pass 9 Jun 2012 21,999 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 20,931 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2011 20,852 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2010 17,855 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2009 15,566 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 7,512 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 3,713 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 55,282 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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J232 DYR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J232 DYR, 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 J232 DYR registered?

J232 DYR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J232 DYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J232 DYR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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