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J2 RKY

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Turquoise Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,799 mi
Last recorded80,799 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 RKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 80,799 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 80,738 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 79,803 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 79,796 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 79,591 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 79,584 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 79,132 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 78,802 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2016 78,147 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 77,321 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 May 2015 77,321 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2013 76,702 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 76,702 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 76,125 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 76,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2011 75,835 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 75,451 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 74,359 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 65,255 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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J2 RKY is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Turquoise with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 J2 RKY, 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 J2 RKY registered?

J2 RKY is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 August 1992.

Is J2 RKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J2 RKY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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