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J35 NLL

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

81,552 mi
Last recorded81,552 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ35 NLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 81,552 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 81,093 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 81,007 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 80,936 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 80,261 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 80,248 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All on vehicle! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 80,248 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All on vehicle! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 80,131 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 80,131 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 78,923 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 77,806 miles

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2017 77,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2015 77,591 miles

All Tyres perished in tread pattern

Fuel Pipes Corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 77,588 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

All Tyres perished in tread pattern

Fuel Pipes Corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Valve stem slightly damaged All Tyres valves perished (4.1.D.1e)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 77,586 miles

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

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorated middle

Pass 10 Jun 2013 76,985 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 76,311 miles

Oil leak

front wiper blade slightly worn.

Pass 18 May 2011 75,094 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 73,273 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 73,273 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 71,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2008 68,703 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 65,063 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2006 59,119 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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J35 NLL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 J35 NLL, 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 J35 NLL registered?

J35 NLL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J35 NLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J35 NLL shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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