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J507 EWW

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

37,047 mi
Last recorded37,047 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ507 EWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 37,047 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 37,047 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 37,047 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 37,047 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up incorrect side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 37,047 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 37,047 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 37,047 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 37,047 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 37,047 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 37,047 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 37,047 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 37,047 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 37,047 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 37,047 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 37,047 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 37,047 miles

All four brake flexi pipes slightly perished

Both rear tyres perished and cracking

Both sides rear outer cv gators perished

Nearside front indicator lens damaged

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2016 37,047 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box linkage (2.2.C.1c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned on nearside (1.3.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and too big (8.2.2)

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

all brake flexi pipes perished

all four tyres perished and cracking

both sides rear CV gators perished

coolant light on dash

nearside front indicator lens damaged

oil leak

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in steering system

undertrays fitted

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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J507 EWW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 J507 EWW, 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 J507 EWW registered?

J507 EWW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J507 EWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J507 EWW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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