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J300 SSL

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

96,715 mi
Last recorded96,715 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 SSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 96,715 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 96,589 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 96,543 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front top suspension mount slightly worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front top suspension mount slightly worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 96,543 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front top suspension mount slightly worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front top suspension mount slightly worn

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 95,431 miles

Coolant level warning lamp lit

HC reading VERY high at idle

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Rears (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 95,431 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Coolant level warning lamp lit

HC reading VERY high at idle

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Rears (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 95,405 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded ALL hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded from ABS unit to rear splitter above N/S/F chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. Forward - backwards (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested Due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre & rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated (0.1 (d))

Coolant level light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 94,718 miles

ALL brake hose ferrules corroded. BOTH rear hose ferrules only Just meet pass criteria.

All brake pipes corroded. Brake pipes to both rear hoses only JUST meet pass criteria.

Central Exhaust bracket detached but still supports exhaust.

Centre silencer hanger corroded off.

Emissions only just passed

Power steering pipes SIGNIFICANTLY CORRODED.

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 3 Nov 2017 94,718 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

ALL brake hose ferrules corroded. BOTH rear hose ferrules only Just meet pass criteria.

All brake pipes corroded. Brake pipes to both rear hoses only JUST meet pass criteria.

Central Exhaust bracket detached but still supports exhaust.

Centre silencer hanger corroded off.

Power steering pipes SIGNIFICANTLY CORRODED.

Fail 11 Oct 2017 94,709 miles

Emissions not tested Excessively high idle speed C.O @ 2.64% - HC @ 210ppm (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high 2100 rpm (7.3.D.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ALL power steering hydraulic lines corroded - especially behind front bumper

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL brake hoses - significant (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL brake pipes - significant (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear silencer mount detached - corrosion

Central exhaust pipes mounting detached - corrosion

Fuel cap seal in very poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts - SIGNIFICANT (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 94,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust mounting broken,but not insecure

nearside front tyre perishing

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 28 Aug 2014 94,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust mounting broken,but not insecure

nearside front tyre perishing

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2013 89,629 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 89,629 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 85,477 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 16 Aug 2012 85,439 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 7 Mar 2011 77,143 miles

car sits lower on offside

Pass 1 Mar 2010 72,370 miles

nearside and offside rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroded

nearside front bonnet catch sticks

Pass 9 Sep 2009 71,200 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 71,196 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 67,716 miles

some noise from power steering

Fail 26 Feb 2009 67,716 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

some noise from power steering

Pass 29 Feb 2008 62,025 miles

centre exhaust heatshield corroding

Fail 28 Feb 2008 62,025 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust heatshield corroding

Pass 2 Mar 2007 58,501 miles

nearside and offside front tyres very close to 1.6mil limit

Pass 4 Mar 2006 54,749 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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J300 SSL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 J300 SSL, 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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J300 SSL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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