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J5 OOV

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,664 mi
Last recorded142,664 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 OOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 142,664 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 138,255 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 137,734 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 137,356 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 135,960 miles

Suspension pipes corroded

front to rear brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 10 Dec 2016 135,960 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension pipes corroded

front to rear brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 9 Dec 2015 134,493 miles

Suspension pipes corroded and disconnected

Fail 25 Nov 2015 134,386 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear boot floor (offside to nearside) (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect nearside (no beam pattern) (1.8.A.1b)

Suspension pipes corroded and disconnected

Pass 23 Dec 2014 131,566 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 131,566 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 129,667 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 126,642 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 122,311 miles

Engine oil and transmission oil leaking

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 122,311 miles

Engine oil and transmission oil leaking

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 115,385 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 115,382 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/r brake sensor damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2006 114,909 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

advise both front tyres worn on edges.

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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J5 OOV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J5 OOV, 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 J5 OOV registered?

J5 OOV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 June 1992.

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