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J50 USL

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

165,609 mi
Last recorded165,609 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 USL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 165,609 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Fog lamp switch stiff.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber boot deteriorated.

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Worn/splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber boot deteriorated.

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Worn/splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Jacking point rubber missing.

Underbody and suspension components covered in underseal.

Pass 1 Nov 2024 162,122 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber boot deteriorated.

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber top mount splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber boot deteriorated.

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber top mount splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Jacking point rubber missing.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 162,078 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission Cooler/pipe, undertray obscuring view. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber boot deteriorated.

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber top mount splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber boot deteriorated.

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber top mount splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Jacking point rubber missing.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 161,149 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Vehicle chassis corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2021 161,067 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Sep 2021 161,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2020 155,549 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted both front and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded and slight blow

Pass 15 May 2019 153,014 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both scrubbed off on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 150,217 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both scrubbing outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2017 148,310 miles

Front both tyres scrubbed on inner edges

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 May 2017 148,310 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front both tyres scrubbed on inner edges

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2016 146,433 miles

Front Both tyres scrubbing inner edges

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear & center exhaust corroded slight blow

Pass 30 Apr 2015 145,502 miles

both front tyres scrubbed outer edges

rear and center exhaust corroded slight blowing

Pass 20 May 2014 145,481 miles

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

rear and center exhaust corroded and slight blow

Fail 29 Apr 2013 145,352 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres feathering inner edges

rear exhaust corroded and slight blow

Pass 29 Apr 2013 145,352 miles

both front tyres feathering inner edges

rear exhaust corroded and slight blow

Pass 3 May 2012 144,554 miles

both front tyres scrubbing/feathering inner edges

rear exhaust box corroded & tailpipe

Pass 11 May 2011 144,450 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 May 2010 144,409 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 144,409 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 142,483 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 137,211 miles

exhaust coroded

n/s side repeater slightly discoloured

n/s/f inner track rod end has slight play

o/s/f metal brake pipe slightly coroded

slight oil leak on engine

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 7 Mar 2008 137,157 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

exhaust coroded

n/s side repeater slightly discoloured

n/s/f inner track rod end has slight play

o/s/f metal brake pipe slightly coroded

slight oil leak on engine

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 5 Mar 2007 131,289 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 129,471 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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J50 USL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 J50 USL, 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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J50 USL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 January 1992.

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